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WEIGL, K.: Isle of the Dead / Fantasies / Pictures and Tales / Night Fantasies (Banowetz)

Composer(s):Weigl, Karl
Artist(s) Banowetz, Joseph, piano
Period(s) 20th Century
Genre Classical Music
Category Instrumental
Catalogue 8.572423
Label Naxos
Quality   320kbps
Album Price
 
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USD 9.99
 

 
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USD 6.99
 

 


Karl Weigl was part of the rich cultural life of Vienna at the turn of the last century. One of his earliest works, Isle of the Dead was inspired by Böcklin’s famous symbolic painting and here receives its first known performance. Nachtphantasien (Night Fantasies) relates to the two Nachtmusik movements of Mahler’s Symphony No 7. Folk-like but deceptively demanding, the Pictures and Tales were popular in their day, while Dance of the Furies was overlooked by the composer and not publicly performed until 1970. Weigl’s career was cut short by Hitler’s rise to power. Written in exile in the United States, the reflective Six Fantasies was his last piano cycle.


   




Review By Radu A. Lelutiu ,Fanfare,November 2012

Pianist Joseph Banowetz plays this imperfect music very well. While some of Weigl’s scores are deceptively simple, others clearly require a virtuoso technique. Banowetz handles this idiom without any difficulty, and his enthusiasm for this music is evident.

The quality of the recorded sound is very good. I assume that Banowetz is playing a concert-size instrument, but he manages to make it sound small and intimate, which I believe is appropriate for this music. © 2012 Fanfare Read complete review



Review By Robert Schulslaper ,Fanfare,November 2012

Josef Banowetz’s efforts on behalf of neglected music have not gone unnoticed by the recording industry. Banowetz is an excellent pianist whose warm tone and expressive manner are stylistically well matched with Weigl’s Viennese aesthetic. Banowetz’s thoughtful interpretations emphasize the varied character of the music, and his touch delineates every nuance from delicate clarity to full-bodied resonance. Incidentally, his pedaling beautifully complements his incisive technique, adding luminous or ominous colors as required. This is a welcome release, showcasing the works of a formerly unsung composer who merits the attention of the listening public. © 2012 Fanfare

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Review By Alan Becker,American Record Guide,November 2012

[Isle of the Dead] is post-romantic, lugubrious enough, and most effective in sustaining a not very pleasant mood.

Pictures and Tales…is a cycle of six pieces…They are charming, melodic…

The Six Fantasies…is a cycle of expressive mood pieces that remain true to the composer’s developed style. They are always entertaining…

The sound is very good, and the notes are most informative. © 2012 American Record Guide Read complete review on American Record Guide online



Review By Jordi Caturla González,Ritmo,September 2012

Los amantes de los descubrimientos musicales están de enhorabuena. Naxos ha rescatado parte de la obra de Karl Weigl (1881-1949), compositor vienés de fin de siglo cuyas Fantasías nocturnas eran lo único grabado –y en algunos casos, hasta interpretado– de su corpus pianístico.

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Review By Record Geijutsu,September 2012


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Review By Laima,WRUV Reviews,July 2012

The pieces on this disc provide a view over time of the [Karl Weigl’s] styles and moods. Romantic with elements of impressionism. © 2012 WRUV Reviews Read complete review








 

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