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- Original Release Date: 3 Nov 1998
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Emil von Sauer as a composer (as opposed to virtuoso pianist) was rescued from historical oblivion in 1995 by Stephen Hough's award-winning disc of Sauer's first piano concerto (on Hyperion). Hough moved on to more mainstream repertoire, but Oleg Marshev on Danacord has quietly recorded a cycle of Sauer's piano works as well as the second piano concerto. This disc was the first to be issued in Danacord's series and is the first of two covering the 29 "Etudes de Concert".
Sauer was one of those turn of the century composer-pianists who enjoyed immense fame when alive but whose stars waned as their work fell out of fashion and taste moved on. Sauer's Etudes are as fluent and well-crafted, if ultimately pretty ephemeral, as you would expect from a pupil of Liszt. It is carefree, melodic music that makes huge demands on the performer in order to tickle the ears of the listener. Sauer's music lacks the depth and emotion of, for example, Rachmaninov or Scriabin but it can more than hold its own against the work of other late Romantic virtuosos such as Dohnanyi, Scharwenka, Moskowski or Godowsky. Some of the 20 Etudes on this disc explore both technical challenges while others seek to evoke the image behind their descriptive titles (such as the delightful "Sighing Breezes" and the galloping "A Cheval").
Marshev is completely inside Sauer's idiom, and the fearful octave leaps and intricate fingerwork hold no terrors for him. He gives these pieces a freshness and dignity that might easily elude other pianists. There are no revelations in this music, but it is all impeccably crafted and a pleasure to listen to. This disc will be enjoyed by anyone with with an interest in the by-ways of late Romantic piano work or who enjoys barnstorming piano-playing.
Sauer was one of those turn of the century composer-pianists who enjoyed immense fame when alive but whose stars waned as their work fell out of fashion and taste moved on. Sauer's Etudes are as fluent and well-crafted, if ultimately pretty ephemeral, as you would expect from a pupil of Liszt. It is carefree, melodic music that makes huge demands on the performer in order to tickle the ears of the listener. Sauer's music lacks the depth and emotion of, for example, Rachmaninov or Scriabin but it can more than hold its own against the work of other late Romantic virtuosos such as Dohnanyi, Scharwenka, Moskowski or Godowsky. Some of the 20 Etudes on this disc explore both technical challenges while others seek to evoke the image behind their descriptive titles (such as the delightful "Sighing Breezes" and the galloping "A Cheval").
Marshev is completely inside Sauer's idiom, and the fearful octave leaps and intricate fingerwork hold no terrors for him. He gives these pieces a freshness and dignity that might easily elude other pianists. There are no revelations in this music, but it is all impeccably crafted and a pleasure to listen to. This disc will be enjoyed by anyone with with an interest in the by-ways of late Romantic piano work or who enjoys barnstorming piano-playing.
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Excellent performance of neglected Romantic etudes
18 Mar 2011
Format:Audio CD
Oleg Marshev has recorded several very good CDs of the piano music of Emil von Sauer (1862-1942), thus rescuing this forgotten composer from undeserved obscurity. Sauer was a pupil of Liszt and Nikolai Rubinstein and he became one of the preeminent virtuosos of his day, along with d'Albert and Godowsky. These etudes are incredibly finely crafted dainties, which require a brilliant technique - something Marshev has in abundance. The Etudes de Concert are not works of great profundity or emotional depth, but they explore some of the furthest reaches of Romantic pianism, marshaling countless colours, textures and effects. The style is light and delectable, in the vein of other late 19th-century virtuoso pianist-composers such as Moszkowski, Godowsky, Scharwenka or Balakirev. Overall, this isn't required listening, but it merits a recommendation for pianists, pianophiles and fans of Romantic music.
There is little sense in buying this CD on its own; the remaining Etudes de Concert are available on Volume 2 (Sauer: Etudes de Concert (II) & Waltzes) of the Sauer-Marshev series from Danacord, and the rest of the set also deserves a listen. However, like caramel, this music is best consumed in small portions. I tried listening to three volumes of the series in one evening, and ended up craving Webern and Boulez - a rather unusual occurrence for my tastes.
There is little sense in buying this CD on its own; the remaining Etudes de Concert are available on Volume 2 (Sauer: Etudes de Concert (II) & Waltzes) of the Sauer-Marshev series from Danacord, and the rest of the set also deserves a listen. However, like caramel, this music is best consumed in small portions. I tried listening to three volumes of the series in one evening, and ended up craving Webern and Boulez - a rather unusual occurrence for my tastes.
Sauer Etudes de Concert
12 Sep 2010
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This is not the first time I have exhorted people to buy and listen to Emil von Sauer's music. This is an extraordinary reading by Oleg Marshev as are all his other recordings in this series. Buy and enjoy.
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