Friedrich Gernsheim: The Two Piano Quintets
The music of the German composer Friedrich Gernsheim (1839-1918) is gradually beginning to emerge in recordings, revealing him as one of the finest composers of his age. His two piano quintets are tightly constructed, powerfully argued and full of rhythmic energy, and also abound with memorable tunes. They are, in fact, both masterpieces, among the very best of German Romantic chamber music, ranking alongside the Brahms and Schumann works.
Art Vio String Quartet
Edouard Oganessian, piano
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Piano Quintet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 35 (1875–76)
- Allegro moderato
- Andante molto cantabile
- Vivace ed energico
- Allegro con brio
- Molto moderato
- Adagio
- Allegretto molto grazioso e sempre scherzando
- Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo presto
Piano Quintet No. 2 in B minor, Op. 63 (1896)
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Robert Reilly :
“Another amazing Toccata discovery is the chamber music of Friedrich Gernsheim (1839-1916). … I am overwhelmed by these two works. They are incredibly alive, passionate, rhythmically dramatic, and melodically blessed. Brahms clone? Here Gernsheim is in competition with the master for the top rung. The Art Vio Quartet and Pianist Edouard Oganessian play as if their lives depended on it. This is a major find.” —Robert Reilly, CatholiCity