Heinrich von Herzogenberg: Piano Music
Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843–1900), though a highly respected figure in his own time, has only recently begun to be rediscovered as a gifted and immediately communicative composer. His music, like that of his hero, Brahms, offers an effortless flow of beautiful melody – and, as also with Brahms, behind the apparently serious demeanour there lurks plenty of rhythmic pep and an easy-going sense of fun.
Anthony Goldstone and Caroline Clemmow, piano duet
Anthony Goldstone, piano
Listen To This Recording:
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Theme and Variations for two pianos, Op. 13
- Theme, Langsam, innig
- Variation 1, Bewegter
- Variation 2, In gleichem Tempo
- Variation 3, Ziemlich langsam
- Variation 4, Rasch
- Variation 5, Sehr langsam
- Variation 6, Etwas bewegt
- Variation 7, Langsam
- Variation 8, Sehr rasch
- Variation 9, Majestätisch
- No. 1, Allegro
- No. 2, Allegretto
- No. 3, Allegro agitato
- Andante – Adagio – Con moto – Allegro – L’istesso tempo – Poco meno mosso, ma agitato
- Allegretto – Lento appassionato
- Allegretto – Meno mosso
- No. 1, Allegro commodo
- No. 2, L’istesso tempo
- No. 3, Agitato e grazioso
- No. 4, Tempo I
- No. 5, Poco maestoso
- No. 6, L’istesso tempo
- Thema, Moderato
- Variation 1, Allegro
- Variation 2, Poco meno mosso
- Variation 3, Allegretto
- Variation 4, Allegro energico
- Variation 5, Andantino
- Variation 6, Allegro
- Variation 7, Scherzando
- Variation 8, Larghetto
- Variation 9, Vivace
- Variation 10, Largo
- Variation 11, Poco Adagio
- No. 1, Grazioso
- No. 2, Allegretto
- No. 3, Andante
- No. 4, Vivace
- No. 5, Agitato
- No. 6, Moderato
Allortia for piano duet, Op. 33, Book 1
Variations on a Theme of Brahms for piano duet, Op. 23
Waltzes for piano duet, Op. 53
Variations on the Minuet from ‘Don Juan’ for piano solo, Op. 58
Capriccio for piano solo, Op. 107
BBC Music Magazine :
‘This is one of the first releases on the new Toccata Classics label, and if the exemplary standards of this collection are anything to go by collectors are in for a treat.…The recording, made in a Lincolnshire church last year, combines warmth and detail to perfection, with an impressive weight and depth to the sound.’
—Julian Haylock, BBC Music Magazine
International Record Review :
‘The playing throughout shows much more than dedication to an obscure cause. Goldstone and Clemmov are a formidable team, unanimous both in attack and in interpretative ideals. Their conviction that this is far from second-rate music is infectious, and they make a warm, resonant, beautifully coloured sound that serves Herzogenberg’s art admirably.’
—Stephen Pettitt, International Record Review
Piano Magazine :
‘…everything on the CD is recorded for the first time, in ideally eloquent performances that bring out the excellence of Herzogenberg’s keyboard writing and in beautifully natural sound. Warmly recommended for intrinsic interest, not just as an act of restitution.’
—Calum MacDonald, Piano Magazine
J Scott Morrison :
Five Star Amazon Review
MusicWeb International :
‘This is a beautifully constructed disc, powered by the immense and justified enthusiasm for Herzogenberg which the Goldstone Clemmow duo (Mr and Mrs Goldstone) have had for many years and which communicates to the listener in powerful interpretations of a well-chosen selection of the composer’s music. […]
Recorded in the Goldstones’ local church and producing an excellent, sumptuous sound, this is a marvellous disc. The music is a revelation, the playing of the highest class, the enjoyment unbounded.’
—Christopher Fifield, MusicWeb International
Fanfare magazine :
‘This is an important addition to the catalog, and a most rewarding listen as well. Add to that excellent playing and recording for a strong recommendation.’
—Jerry Dubins, Fanfare magazine
AllMusic :
‘Goldstone and Clemmow deliver entertaining performances that are also heartfelt, and Toccata has served up a fine production with pleasantly resonant sound, [a] fine recording that does [Herzogenberg] justice.’
—Blair Sanderson, AllMusic
The Classical Music Guide :
‘Herzogenberg’s music […] is filled with melody and has plenty of vitality in the Romantic tradition. […]
The performances are masterly, just what we have come to expect from Goldstone & Clemmow, together or separately, the piano is well recorded and spacious[…]
Piano lovers will enjoy the disc very much.
—Lance G. Hill E,The Classical Music Guide