Sandro Blumenthal (1874-1919) Piano Quintets

[Alan Howe]

...forthcoming from TYXArt:
http://www.prestoclassical.co.uk/w/298481/Sandro-Blumenthal-Erntelied

[eschiss1]

scores and parts of both the quintet in D and the quintet in G (both published in 1900 by Eulenburg) available on IMSLP, I see...

[Mark Thomas]

All credit yet again to Oliver Triendl, the pianist on this release, who continues his seemingly tireless exploration of the unsung repertoire. We are very much in his debt.

[Alan Howe]

He's a hero!

[Alan Howe]

Here's an appreciative review:
http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2017/Jul/Blumenthal_quintets_TXA16079.htm

[semloh]

Thanks for the link, Alan.

Rob Barnett is almost gushing in his praise of all aspects of this disc. It would surely tempt anyone with an interest in UCs to give it a try.

[Mark Thomas]

I haven't listened yet to the songs, but both the Quintets are vibrant, melodious examples of romantic chamber music written in the style of the third quarter of the 19th century, which receive highly sympathetic and satisfying performances from Triendl and his colleagues. Enthusiastically recommended.

[eschiss1]

Reviews iirc suggested that little or nothing else by him could be found. There's a couple of works of his at libraries besides the 3 on this recording- Piccola suite for piano duet (published 1907; at a library in Venice for example); maybe Sulamith (not sure what shape it's in- opera, might only be in 1906 vocal score (121 pp))...

[Alan Howe]

Quintet No.1, Op.2 (1898) is an extremely beautiful work, predominantly lyrical, but with plenty of variety too. It's the sort of piece that, if heard on the radio, would make you want to find out who the composer was, such is its attractiveness. This label (www.TYXart.de) are certainly producing some winners...