Castle Classics Thalberg, Sigismond (1812-1871)

S Thalberg: Fantasies on Operas by Bellini - Francesco Nicolosi, piano

Label - Naxos

Cat. No. - 8555498

Including Grande fantaisie et variations sur des motifs de la Norma, Op.12; Grande fantaisie et variations sur des motifs de I Capuletti, Op.10; Fantaisie sur des motifs de Beatrice di Tenda, Op.49; Fantaisie sur des motifs de La Straniera, Op.9; Grande caprice sur des motifs de La Sonnambula, Op.46

"These attractive scores challenge Nicolsi to play boldly but not sensitively. He shades the exquisite melodies sensitively and commands the technique for the bravura outbursts that cap these transcriptions."- Robert Baxter Courier-Post September 7, 2001 (70,000)
Price: £5.87 (Including VAT at 15%)

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S Thalberg: Variations on Opera Themes Vol.2 - Francesco Nicolosi, piano

Label - Naxos

Cat. No. - 8555501

Including Fantasia on Semiramide, Op.51; Fantasia on La donna del lago, Op.40 bis; Fantasia on Il barbiere di Siviglia, Op.63; Fantasia on Moise, Op.33

"A pianistic rival of Liszt in the Paris salons of the 1830s, the piano virtuoso Sigismond Thalberg also invented fantasias inspired by opera, the grandest and most over-blown of all musical forms. Drawn from Rossini's operas Semiramide, La donna del lago, The Barber of Seville and Moses and Pharaoh, these confections are sensitively conceived, perhaps lacking the immediacy of Liszt, though greatly demanding of the pianist. Francesco Nicolosi allies indubitable dexterity with a broad conception of the works, and delivers the fireworks with ease. The sound is excellent."- EB Observer Review
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S Thalberg: Piano Concerto - Francesco Nicolosi, piano; Razumovsky Symphony Orchestra; Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

Label - Naxos

Cat. No. - 8553701

Including Piano Concerto in F minor, Op.5; Souvenirs de Beethoven: Grande Fantaisie pour le piano sur la 7e Symphonie de Beethoven, Op.39; Nocturne, Op.28; Canzonette Italienne, Op.36, No.5; Un Soupir, Melodie Variee pour piano

"This is not just one for the collector of the weird and wonderful, but should provide enjoyment to anyone keen to find out more about one of the most colourful characters among 19th-century piano virtuosos. Italian pianist Francesco Nicolosi brings to [the Piano Concerto in F] a sunny exuberance and attractive, singing fluency. The solo pieces exude both pianistic brilliance and lyrical charm." - The Daily Telegraph (Geoffrey Norris), June 24, 2000

"Thalberg's notey barrages pose no problems for Francesco Nicolosi." - Classics Today (Jed Distler), July 13, 2000

"Francesco Nicolosi provides very fine performances throughout." - Gramophone (Michael Stewart), July, 2000
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S Thalberg; J Liszt: Liszt Vs.Thalberg - Steven Mayer, Piano

Label - ASV

Cat. No. - CDDCA783

Including LISZT Divertissement sur la cavatine I tuoi frequenti palpiti, S.419; THALBERG Fantaisie sur des motifs de Moise, Op.33; WEBER Konzertstuck in F minor, Op.79; THALBERG Fantasia on God Save The Queen, Op.27; LISZT Benediction de Dieu dans la solitude, S.173, No.3
Price: £13.70 (Including VAT at 15%)

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