C.E.F. Weyse

Piano Sonatas

Thomas Trondhjem, piano

Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse, composer

About:
C.E.F. Weyse (1774-1842) was one of the most important figures in Danish musical life in the transition to Romantism around 1800. He is best known today for his songs; but his other works also include seven symphonies, several operas, cantatas and a large number of piano works. The last four of a total of eight piano sonatas are recorded here for the first time. The music is inspired by C.P.E. Bach, Haydn, Clementi and Mozart, but at the same time exhibits many personal features such as singable themes that makes Weyse the unsurpassed master of the genre in the period.

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Piano Sonata No. 6 in B flat major (1799)

1

I Andante (8 variations)

13:14

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2

II Rondo. Scherzo

5:33

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Piano Sonata No. 8 in G minor (published 1818)

3

I Allegro agitato

4:45

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4

II Grave

3:54

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5

III Allegro assai

5:04

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Piano Sonata No. 5 in E major (1799)

6

I Allegro con brio

7:10

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7

II Minuetto

4:23

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8

III Allegro

4:41

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Piano Sonata No. 7 in A minor (1799)

9

I Allegro espressivo

7:42

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10

II Andante

8:24

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11

III Allegro moderato

7:15

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Total playing time 72 minutes

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Recorded at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, Århus, on 26 September, 24 November 9 December 1999 and 20 February 2000

Recording producer: Claus Byrith
Sound engineer: Claus Byrith
Editing: Henrik Højbjerg

Cover picture: C.W. Eckersberg: "Udsigt gennem en Dør til løbende Figurer" (1845)

This CD has been made in cooperation with the Royal Academy of Music, Århus

Physical Format: Compact Disc

Catalogue Number: 8.224140

Barcode: 730099984027

Release Date: May 2001

Genre: Classical

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Digital booklet available (pdf)

Reviews

DANISH MUSIC AWARD 2002

Thomas Trondhjem brings the music to brilliant life, decorating intelligently when required and neatly finding the middle ground between stylized formality and spring-lamb playfulness. Good sound. Warmly recommended.
International Record Review

Thomas Trondhjems geschmackvoller, sensibel weich konturierter Vortrag lässt kaum Wünsche offen.
Klassik Heute

Trondhjem's playing seems tinglingly alive to all nuances ... These works are beautifully crafted, and some of the most sheerly pleasurable listening around - go on, spoil yourself!
(Classical Music Web)

Diese Einspielungen bringen die Qualität von Weyses Musik klar zum Ausdruck.
Fono Forum

Thomas Trondhjem spiller dejlig stramt i tempo og rytme masser af frodigt pianistisk overskud. Varmt anbefalet.
Politiken

Trondhjem fasst Weyses Musik in logischen Phrasen zusammen, er spielt rhythmisch sehr präzise und tänzerisch, und schafft einen Non-Legato-Klang, der immer lebendig wirkt und nie hohle Virtuosität ausstrahlt. Für Neugierige und Freunde der klassische Epoche eine wahre Entdeckung.
Piano News

Thomas Trondhjem har utvivlsomt gjort sig mange gode tanker om musikken. Dertil kommer den elegante, perlende teknik parret med en hørbar kærlighed til musikken.
High Fidelity

Thomas Trondhjem spiller med netop den elegance og lethed musikken så absolut fortjener.
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