Saeki, Kaori
Carl Czerny: Piano Sonata I, Between Beethoven And List
Carl Czerny: misunderstood genius or dry technician? This new album invites listeners to rethink everything they thought they knew about one of the most played - and least appreciated - composers in the classical piano tradition. Far from being just the author of finger exercises, Czerny emerges here as a true artist of Romantic depth and Viennese refinement. The powerful Grand Sonata in B minor and the striking Sonata Appassionata in F minor reveal a composer with both emotional intensity and technical daring. In these concert works, the teacher of Liszt and pupil of Beethoven reclaims his rightful place on the concert stage. To round off the journey, a selection of Preludes and Fugues in all keys - Czernys homage to Bach - showcases his contrapuntal brilliance. With this recording, a forgotten voice speaks again, vibrant and alive. A must-listen for pianophiles and musical explorers alike.