Sonata 1 Op 29 / Sonatine 3 Op 7

On this CD:

1. Sonata, for guitar, Op.29/1 Sonata No.1
Composed by Anton Diabelli
Performed by Erik Marchelie

2. Sonatine for guitar, Op.7/3
Composed by Ferdinando Carulli
Performed by Erik Marchelie

3. Variations (12) sur "Ah! Vous dirai-je maman", for guitar, Op. 9/4
Composed by Francesco Molino
Performed by Erik Marchelie

4. Souvenirs, for guitar, Op.22 No 6, Meulan
Composed by Napoleon Coste
Performed by Erik Marchelie

5. Belle, gavotte for guitar, Op 24
Composed by Jose (i) Ferrer
Performed by Erik Marchelie

6. Charme de la Nuit, for guitar, Op.36
Composed by Jose (i) Ferrer
Performed by Erik Marchelie

7. La Danse des Naïades, mazurka for guitar, Op 35 Mazurka
Composed by Jose (i) Ferrer
Performed by Erik Marchelie

8. Barden-klänge (15), for guitar, Op 13 An Malvina/Liebeslied/Tarantelle
Composed by Johann Kaspar Mertz
Performed by Erik Marchelie

Customer Reviews:

One of the best of the Masterworks series.......2007-07-06

Brilliant Classics' "Masterworks" series, if you can get them cheaply (and currently they go for about $1/CD from Amazon's France Web site), are a great way to amass a significant library of the works of several great computers. The production values and the performances themselves are uneven, and the interpretations are not always historically-informed (unlike the bulk of Brilliant's "Complete Editions" of the works of Bach and Mozart). But there are numerous gems in the rough in The Masterworks, and the economic value is unsurpassed, even if you were to throw away half of the CDs in each set.

You're unlikely to throw away much of this Schubert collection though. This seems to be the finest of the Masterworks sets, with a succession of solid, often first-rate performances of most of the major Schubert works. Here's what you get:

- The symphonies, performed by The Hanover Band in a historically-informed style. Very interesting performances perhaps marred by an odd recording balance that makes the woodwinds sound distant. Takes up four CDs
- The six Latin masses. Also the Deutsche Messe in the version with wind instruments. Five CDs in all
- Edison Denisov's completion of Schubert's unfinished dramatic work Lazarus (2 CDs, Helmuth Rilling's premier recording)
- The last four string quartets (including the Quartettsatz) with #9 thrown in. Also the octet, piano quintet ("The Trout"), string quintet and both piano trios. In short all the canonical chamber works. Performances are strong, and well recorded
- Two CDs of violin/piano duets, including Op. 137 and Op. 162
- 19 of the 21 "canonical" piano sonatas (missing #7 and #12) as well as the Moments Musicaux, Impromptus, German Dances, Wanderer Fantasy and several other piano works, 11 CDs in all. As with the chamber music, the performances and recordings are strong, often stunning
- Two CDs of piano duets, including the Divertissements and D. 617
- Song cycles: Die Schöne Müllerin, Winterreise, Schwanengesang, and four CDs of standalone songs, including such "standards" as Erlkönig and Gretchen am Spinnrade. The singers are a bit uneven here, ranging from standouts Robert Holl, Deitrich Fischer-Dieskau and John Shirley-Quirk to the somewhat shrill Arleen Augér

Missing from the collection is Rosamunde, and a number of famous songs: Die Forelle (The Trout), Death and the Maiden, Ellens Gesang III (the so-called Ave Maria, D. 839), Der Hirt auf dem Felsen and Der Wanderer. But you do have almost all the important instrumental works, and most of the vocal works generally considered to be essential, with some padding added in the form of minor works such as the parochial Deutsche Messe, the German Dances, and the modernist-informed completion of Lazarus by the 20th Century Russian composer Denisov.

As with the other Masterworks sets, there are no program notes. You'll need to do your own research. Answers.com is a good starting point for Schubert compositions. There are also no song texts or translations provided, so again you'll need to track down your own. Try "The Lied and Art Song Texts Page" for lieder lyrics and translations. Hunt down a good price on this collection, browsing one of Amazon's European sites if necessary, and treat yourself to many hours of lovely music for the cost of a modest night out.

Will not buy this.......2007-03-16

I can't see D965 or D945 on this 40 disks worth of Schubert. Bizarre! There are so many great songs missing it scares me.

Worth it!.......2006-12-19

One of the best in "The Masterpices" series. Many of the discs (the symphonies in particular) were licensed from Nimbus and other full-line labels. Not all that long ago these discs would have set you back $18 to $20 a piece. That said, I still wouldn't part with my Hyperion collection. 40 CD's at this price... you can't go wrong.

Great way to jumpstart a schubert collection.......2006-12-19

Hartmut Holl, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Stephanie Brown, and Jaime Laredo as well as the Stuttgart Bach Collegium performing Schubert are hardly "left-behind artists and ensembles" as the previous naysayer states. These are licensed from major label releases and from the original masters issued at a bargain price, especially for the number of discs you get. Sound quality ranges from good to excellent. Good for all Schubertians and anyone who wants to jumpstart a Schubert collection.

Better to Pick a Few First-rate Performances.......2006-11-14

This is a bargain in dollar/listening time ratio, but who cares? There are many second-rate performances by left-behind artists and ensembles. Obviously the economics of resurrecting disks that don't require royalties has been the driving factor of selection. (On the other hand, the complete edition boxed sets of Bach and Mozart, which you'll find if you look, are stupendous successes artistically.)

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Radiance 2: Classics for Yoga

Manufacturer: Denon Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0002BO14S
Release Date: 2004-06-29

Tracks:

Andante In C Major
Adagio
I. Five Japanese Melodies For Flute And Harp
II. Five Japanese Melodies For Flute And Harp
III. Five Japanese Melodies For Flute And Harp
IV. Five Japanese Melodies For Flute And Harp
V. Five Japanese Melodies For Flute And Harp
After A Dream
Girl With The Flaxen Hair
I. Two Songs Without Words
II. Two Songs Without Words
II. Lent Et Soutenu
II. Andante
Reverie

Tracks:

Moon Over The Desolate Castle
Reflection In The Water
Memories Of A Summer
Blossoms
Goldfish
Setting Sail
Miroirs: Oiseaux Tristes
Red Dragonfly
Rain Falls On Jogashima
The Sunken Catherdral

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Historic Organs of Montréal

Manufacturer: Organ Hist. Society
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Improvisation | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000066F0N
Release Date: 2002-05-28

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Hommage à Werner Haas

Manufacturer: MD&G Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Ballads | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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Scherzo | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00005O59D
Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

Son in E, Op.109: Vivace, Ma Non Troppo
Son in E, Op.109: Gesangvoll, Mit Innigster Empfindung Andante, Molto Cantabile Ed Espressivo
Son in E, Op.109: Var I.
Son in E, Op.109: Var II. Leggiermente
Son in E, Op.109: Var III. Allegro Vivace
Son in E, Op.109: Var IV. Etwas Langsamer Als Das Thema
Son in E, Op.109: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Nocturne in F#, Op.15 No.2
Etude in g#, Op.25 No.9
Etude in G flat, Op.25 No.9
Scherzo in B flat, Op.31
Sonatine: Modere
Sonatine: Movt De Menuet
Sonatine: Anime
Estampes: Pagodes
Estampes: La Soiree Dans Grenade
Estampes: Jardins Sous La Pluie
Etude in A flat, Op.25 No.1
Ronde Les Lutins (Gnomenreigen): Etude De Conc No.2

Tracks:

Italian Con: (Ohne Bezeichnung)
Italian Con: Andante
Italian Con: Presto
Son in G, Op.14 No.2: Allegro
Son in G, Op.14 No.2: Andante
Son in G, Op.14 No.2: Scherzo. Allegro Assai
Phantasiestucke, Op.12: Des Abends
Phantasiestucke, Op.12: Aufschwung
Phantasiestucke, Op.12: Warum?
Phantasiestucke, Op.12: Grillen
Phantasiestucke, Op.12: In Der Nacht
Phantasiestucke, Op.12: Fabel
Phantasiestucke, Op.12: Traumes Wirren
Phantasiestucke, Op.12: Ende Vom Lied

Tracks:

Son in C, Op.2 No.3: Allegro Con Brio
Son in C, Op.2 No.3: Adagio
Son in C, Op.2 No.3: Scherzo. Allegro
Son in C, Op.2 No.3: Allegro Assai
Son in F, Op.10 No.2: Allegro
Son in F, Op.10 No.2: Allegretto
Son in F, Op.10 No.2: Presto
Son in d, Op.31 No.2: Largo-Allegro
Son in d, Op.31 No.2: Adagio
Son in d, Op.31 No.2: Allegretto
Son in E flat, Op.31 No.3: Allegro
Son in E flat, Op.31 No.3: Scherzo. Allegretto Vivace
Son in E flat, Op.31 No.3: Menuett. Moderato E Grazioso
Son in E flat, Op.31 No.3: Presto Con Fuoco

Tracks:

Kinderszenen, Op.15: Von Fremden Landern Und Menschen
Kinderszenen, Op.15: Curiose Geschichte
Kinderszenen, Op.15: Hasche-Mann
Kinderszenen, Op.15: Bittendes Kind
Kinderszenen, Op.15: Gluckes Genug
Kinderszenen, Op.15: Wichtige Begebenheit
Kinderszenen, Op.15: Traumerei
Kinderszenen, Op.15: Am Camin
Kinderszenen, Op.15: Ritter Vom Steckenpferd
Kinderszenen, Op.15: Fast Zu Ernst
Kinderszenen, Op.15: Furchtenmachen
Kinderszenen, Op.15: Kind Im Einschlummern
Kinderszenen, Op.15: Der Dichter Spricht
Carnaval, Op.9: Preambule
Carnaval, Op.9: Pierrot
Carnaval, Op.9: Arlequin
Carnaval, Op.9: Valse Noble
Carnaval, Op.9: Eusebius
Carnaval, Op.9: Florestan
Carnaval, Op.9: Coquette
Carnaval, Op.9: Replique
Carnaval, Op.9: Sphinxes
Carnaval, Op.9: Papillons
Carnaval, Op.9: Asch-Scha
Carnaval, Op.9: Chiarina
Carnaval, Op.9: Chopin
Carnaval, Op.9: Estrella
Carnaval, Op.9: Reconnaissance
Carnaval, Op.9: Pantalon Et Colombine
Carnaval, Op.9: Valse Allemande
Carnaval, Op.9: Intermezzo: Paganini
Carnaval, Op.9: Aveu
Carnaval, Op.9: Promenade
Carnaval, Op.9: Pause
Carnaval, Op.9: Marche Des Davidsbundler Contres Les Philistins
Sinfonische Etuden, Op.13: Thema. Andante
Sinfonische Etuden, Op.13: I - Un Poco Piu Vivo
Sinfonische Etuden, Op.13: II
Sinfonische Etuden, Op.13: III
Sinfonische Etuden, Op.13: IV
Sinfonische Etuden, Op.13: V
Sinfonische Etuden, Op.13: VI - Agitato
Sinfonische Etuden, Op.13: VII - Allegro Molto
Sinfonische Etuden, Op.13: VIII
Sinfonische Etuden, Op.13: IX - Presto Possible
Sinfonische Etuden, Op.13: X
Sinfonische Etuden, Op.13: XI
Sinfonische Etuden, Op.13: XII - Finale

Tracks:

Scherzo in b flat, Op.31
Scherzo in c#, Op.39
Scherzo in b, Op.20
Nocturne in b flat, Op.9 No.1
Nocturne in E flat, Op.9 No.2
Nocturne in B, Op.9 No.3
Ballade in A flat, Op.47

Tracks:

Son No.2 in d, Op.14: Allegro, Ma Non Troppo
Son No.2 in d, Op.14: Scherzo. Allegro Marcato
Son No.2 in d, Op.14: Andante
Son No.2 in d, Op.14: Vivace
Son No.4 in c, Op.29: Allegro Molto Sostenuto
Son No.4 in c, Op.29: Andante Assai
Son No.4 in c, Op.29: Allegro Con Brio, Ma Non Leggiero
6 Prlds, Op.13: Maestoso in c
6 Prlds, Op.13: Allegro in a
6 Prlds, Op.13: Andante in e
6 Prlds, Op.13: Allegro in e
6 Prlds, Op.13: Allegro in D
6 Prlds, Op.13: Presto in b
Etude in b flat, Op.8
Etude in c#, Op.42
Son No.3 Op.46: Allegro Con Moto
Son No.3 Op.46: Andante Cantabile
Son No.3 Op.46: Allegro Giocoso
Son 1924: I
Son 1924: II. Adagietto
Son 1924: III

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Guitare Romantique

Manufacturer: L.Y.S.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000G40M
Release Date: 1998-12-01

Great Pianists of the 20th Century: The Complete Edition

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Wonderful set
Don't buy the whole thing
Not Insane
insane
For the real music lover

Great Pianists of the 20th Century: The Complete Edition
Great Pianists of the Twentieth Century
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Gavottes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Mazurkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Pavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Polonaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Nonets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

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Ballads | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Rondos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Toccatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Voluntaries | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Lullabies & Berceuse | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Airs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Barcarolles | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Caprices | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00002EITP
Release Date: 1999-10-26

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful set.......2004-10-24

This set is for serious piano fans, not for the ones who just start building up a CD library. I sort of agree with one of the reviewers, that there are many repetitions. But if you love piano, you wish to hear the same piece in different interpretations. Indeed, I really like this feature of this set: I can compare the style of various performers.
If you are into piano music, I encourage you to grab this set, if you can find it used (not available anymore at Amazon). I also hope, that there will be a continuation, in which other great pianists, who were left out because of the space limitation, will be included (Prokofiev, Bartok, Dohnanyi, etc).

Don't buy the whole thing.......2001-07-08

I've put a lot of thought into constructing my own piano library, and unless you can easily afford the present set, I would recommend a different approach to collecting piano music. This set emphasizes the piano player rather than the piano composer. Of course both are important. For example, the "Barcarolle" appears in this set EIGHT times. I'm sorry, although I love the piece, if I am going to spend [the money], I would prefer more variety. Where are the Alkan, Medtner, and Szymanawski compositions represented in this set? I appreciate having so many interpretations of the same pieces, but I would also appreciate more exposure to pieces not so popular. The selection by Philips which I consider a somewhat popular selection suggests to me that when Philips constructed this set, they realized most people would be buying the disks separately, and this affected the selection. And it's not just that obscure composers are left out, but also if one spends so much money on piano recordings, you'd think you'd want to buy pieces from a composer in completeness. For example, an alternative way to construct a library would be to combine purchases of complete cycles, e.g. complete Beethoven sonatas, complete Scriabin preludes, etc., along with outstanding recordings of more particular pieces. I'm not sure why someone would want to concentrate so much on so many famous artists, instead of acquiring complete sets of compositions. For me the composer is more important, or at least, if I am going to spend [the money]on piano recordings, I'd prefer more complete, rather than snapshot, exposure to the composers.

Not Insane.......2001-01-02

I had to write this review, as I am enthralled with this set. I have been going through it in order having already purchased a few individual units from the collection earlier. I am not sure what `insane' was talking about as there is NO repetition. Sure some pianists perform the same pieces, isn't that what they did in reality? The idea is to appreciate the different nuances and approaches taken by these artists. You will then enjoy these pieces from a better vantage.

It is a large ambitious contribution to the art of great piano playing. It is a labor of love and represents a tremendous amount of research and cooperation between many record companies. Rather then representing insanity, it is a resource to treasure.

Yes experts can quibble over who was left out, and what performances were inserted. I do not think such a massive undertaking could have been accomplished without someone being able to find faults. Overall however, unless you already have a monumental collection, (it would have to be almost legendary), this incredible set will give you a rewarding look into 74 of the greatest pianist of all time. You will come away with a honed sense of appreciation for your likes and dislikes. You will undoubtedly become someone who will search out recordings and be able to enjoy them for the rest of your life with a refined ear.

The only negative is this price. I would shop around, as it is daunting to spend 2 thousand dollars on such a collection. Of course you do get 200 CD's. However, the used collections might be good to consider.

Enjoy these masterpieces. I am not ashamed of owning this music as `insane' implies. I am proud to have enriched my life.

insane.......2000-10-12

This is not a good library of piano music. The reason is, there is too much repetition. I'm not saying the series is bad. The series is wonderful. But this collection as a whole is a bad libary. For the same money you could collect together (with more effort) an incredible libary of piano music. There are so many wonderful cd's out there, this is just a waste of money. If you can actually afford to spend 2 grand on piano music, then either (1) spend the time and do some research to get a good library of piano music, which will probably include some selections from this collection, or (2) hire someone to do that for you. Personally I would be embarrassed to own this whole collection, since that shows I have put little thought into my purchases of piano music.

For the real music lover.......2000-03-12

This series attempts to present important and representative performances by most of the major pianists of the 20th century. One might quibble a bit with the choices, but the works presented are of consistently high quality, and often do represent what may be the best works of a performer. Since this covers most of the time that recorded music existed, some of the recordings are technically challenged, as there is only so much one can do to enhance an old recording. Still, these appear to have been treated with love and respect in their restorations. Since this series is so large (and expensive!) one is tempted to "cherry pick" through the series, yet by doing so one can easily overlook gems by artists one is less familiar with. This large a set must inevitably have many versions of the same pieces, and takes many hours to listen to. The true enthusiast will appreciate the differences in interpretation, whereas the less experienced listener may find the set repetitive and overwhelming. If one has the time to really dig into this set, it can provide years of exploration and discovery. It would make a wonderful gift for some special music lover in your life ... or for yourself!

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