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Dohnányi: Sextet
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A rich collection of Dohnányi's lush yet witty music, featuring two virtuosic violin works - the Concerto No.2 and the Ruralia Hungarica - as well as the epic Sextet, which was the composer's last chamber work.One of the last great neo-Romantic violin concertos, Dohnányi's Op.43 is a passionate and sensuous work, the soloist always to the fore with heady cantabile writing. The first movement contrasts an energetic and exciting fugato with writing of great serenity and lyricism. The romantic Adagio is distinguished by the most appealing melodic ideas, glowing harmony and imaginative scoring, and the work culminates in an ebullient finale.Dohnányi shared Liszt's desire to celebrate the national music of Hungary, and the Ruralia Hungarica makes a superbly effective virtuoso display piece for the violin. Performed by the inimitable Tasmin Little, this is an atmospheric and passionate piece, with the exhilarating concluding Molto vivace mirroring the hectic pace of the opening movement.The Sextet begins in heroic mood with an epic and memorable theme for the horn, followed by two fascinating movements of hazy emotional ambiguity. The finale in contrast brings the work to a jaunty conclusion, with catchy, irregular dance rhythms, hints of suave melody and a wicked waltz parody all contributing to an air of delightful irreverence. Only $11.98 - Click here to buy now! |