A luminary of the Parisian musical establishment as composer, pianist and teacher, LOUISE FARRENC won the admiration of her contemporaries, not least Robert Schumann. Her Rondos were composed within the period of a decade and are delicious examples of her art – graceful, elegant and expressive. Some of them are based on operatic themes or on songs, while others are simpler and intended for younger performers. ‘Maria Stratigou has a full mastery of Farrenc’s romantic style and a technique to match’, wrote American Record Guide of the first volume in this acclaimed series (GP912-13).
Works:
•Louise Farrenc: Rondos faciles op. 8 Nr. 1-3
•Louise Farrenc: Rondeau brilliant sur in Thema du Pirate de Bellini op. 9
•Louise Farrenc: Rondeau brilliant sur Themes d'Eurienthe de Weber op. 11
•Louise Farrenc: Rondeau brilliant sur "La Cavatine" de Zelmire de Rossini op. 13
•Louise Farrenc: Rondoletto sur la Chansonette de Lagoanere aus La Grand 'mere
•Louise Farrenc: Rondoletto sur la Barcarolle de Masini aus Naples
•Louise Farrenc: Rondo Valse sur un motif de Masini ”La Sylphide” op. 18
•Louise Farrenc: Encouragement aux jeunes Pianistes
•Louise Farrenc: Quatre Rondinos sur des Themes favoris op. 21 "Les jours heureux"