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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  
102
Fantasia in C Major, Op. 17: II. Moderato. Sempre energico
Ludwig Olshansky
07:29  
103
Fantasia in C Major, Op. 17: III. Lento sostenuto e sempre piano
Ludwig Olshansky
10:51  
104
Sonata No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 2: I. Allegro non tropo, ma energico
Ludwig Olshansky
06:04  
105
Sonata No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 2: II. Andante con esperessione - Scherzo, allegro
Ludwig Olshansky
09:49  
106
Sonata No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 2: III. Finale - Introduzione: Sostenuto - Allegro non troppo e rubato
Ludwig Olshansky
08:53