Jan Václav Hugo Vorísek (1791 - 1825)
Classical
| Oct 2010
Reviews
Larry Koran
Reviewed 2011-03-28
Reviewed 2011-03-28
Vorísek, Jan Václav Hugo
David Gross, Piano
Label: Centaur
Larry
Reviewed 2011-03-16
Vorísek, Jan Václav Hugo/David Gross, Piano
Reviewed by Larry, 3/16/2011
Vorísek was born in Bohemia, educated in Prague, and moved to Vienna where he made a name as a brilliant pianist, improviser and composer for amateur musical societies and individuals. His style is midway between the classical and romantic eras. In 1822, he won the competition for court organist in Vienna, providing himself with a regular income and new status, but died of TB in 1825.
Sonata quasi una fantasia in B-flat minor, Op. 20 (1825)
All movements are up tempo, with brilliant passage work, pleasant melodies, moderately interesting development sections
1. 7:39 Allegro, 2. 6:11 Scherzo, allegro, 3. 3:54 Finale. Con brio
6 Impromptus, Op 7. (1822)
Charming music for high society, salon audiences, one melodic idea per piece, clearly expressed, flowing, with no melodrama.
4. 4:22 5. 3:54 6. 5:44 7. 5:42 8. 9:50
9. 6:27
March in C major A parade march, not a war-like one.
10. 9:01
Family album Leaf (Vivace) A brief cascade of notes.
11. 1:23
Fantasie in C major, Op 12 (1822)
First movement: contemplative, harmonically adventurous. Second movement: unrelenting perpetual motion beginning in the minor.
12. 6:58 Andante
13. 4:41 Allegro con brio
David Gross, Piano
Label: Centaur
Larry
Reviewed 2011-03-16
Vorísek, Jan Václav Hugo/David Gross, Piano
Reviewed by Larry, 3/16/2011
Vorísek was born in Bohemia, educated in Prague, and moved to Vienna where he made a name as a brilliant pianist, improviser and composer for amateur musical societies and individuals. His style is midway between the classical and romantic eras. In 1822, he won the competition for court organist in Vienna, providing himself with a regular income and new status, but died of TB in 1825.
Sonata quasi una fantasia in B-flat minor, Op. 20 (1825)
All movements are up tempo, with brilliant passage work, pleasant melodies, moderately interesting development sections
1. 7:39 Allegro, 2. 6:11 Scherzo, allegro, 3. 3:54 Finale. Con brio
6 Impromptus, Op 7. (1822)
Charming music for high society, salon audiences, one melodic idea per piece, clearly expressed, flowing, with no melodrama.
4. 4:22 5. 3:54 6. 5:44 7. 5:42 8. 9:50
9. 6:27
March in C major A parade march, not a war-like one.
10. 9:01
Family album Leaf (Vivace) A brief cascade of notes.
11. 1:23
Fantasie in C major, Op 12 (1822)
First movement: contemplative, harmonically adventurous. Second movement: unrelenting perpetual motion beginning in the minor.
12. 6:58 Andante
13. 4:41 Allegro con brio
Recent airplay
Sonata Quasi Una Fantasia In B-Flat Minor, Op. 20 (Autograph Version, 1825) - I.
gilt — Apr 22, 2011
Charting
2011-03-27 — 2011-05-29
Classical/Experimental
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Apr 24 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Sonata Quasi Una Fantasia In B-Flat Minor, Op. 20 (Autograph Version, 1825) - I. | ||
| 2. | Sonata Quasi Una Fantasia In B-Flat Minor, Op. 20 (Autograph Version, 1825) - Sc | ||
| 3. | Sonata Quasi Una Fantasia In B-Flat Minor, Op. 20 (Autograph Version, 1825) - Ii | ||
| 4. | Impromptu Op. 7 (1822) No. I - Allegro In C Major | ||
| 5. | Impromptu Op. 7 (1822) No. Ii - Allegro Moderato In G Major | ||
| 6. | Impromptu Op. 7 (1822) No. Iii - Allegretto In D Major | ||
| 7. | Impromptu Op. 7 (1822) No. Iv - Allegretto In A Major | ||
| 8. | Impromptu Op. 7 (1822) No. V - Allegretto In E Major | ||
| 9. | Impromptu Op. 7 (1822) No. Vi - Allegreto In B Major | ||
| 10. | Marsch In C Major (World Premiere Recording) (Undated) | ||
| 11. | Stammbuchblatt (Family Album Leaf) In A Major (1822) - Vivace | ||
| 12. | Fantasie In C Major, Op. 12 (1822) - I. Andante | ||
| 13. | Fantasie In C Major, Op. 12 (1822) - Ii. Allegro Con Brio |