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Schumann: Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17 and Brahms: Sonata No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 2

Ludwig Olshansky
Schumann: Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17 and Brahms: Sonata No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 2 Schumann and Brahms, contemporaries and lifelong friends, composed some of the most cherished piano music of the Romantic period. Ludwig Olshansky demonstrates mastery over the genre by executing both Schumann's "Fantasia" and Brahms's Sonata No. 2 in F Sharp Minor with sensitivity as well as technical accuracy. William A. Olsen of The New Records called Olshanksy's recording "beautifully played and realized." Liner notes, written by Michael Brozen, include descriptions of the featured compositions as well as quotations from Olshansky reviews.

Track Listing

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Fantasia in C Major, Op. 17: I. Sempre fantasticamente ed appassionatamente Ludwig Olshansky 12:52  
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Fantasia in C Major, Op. 17: II. Moderato. Sempre energico Ludwig Olshansky 07:29  
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Fantasia in C Major, Op. 17: III. Lento sostenuto e sempre piano Ludwig Olshansky 10:51  
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Sonata No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 2: I. Allegro non tropo, ma energico Ludwig Olshansky 06:04  
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Sonata No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 2: II. Andante con esperessione - Scherzo, allegro Ludwig Olshansky 09:49  
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Sonata No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 2: III. Finale - Introduzione: Sostenuto - Allegro non troppo e rubato Ludwig Olshansky 08:53