LEOPOLD KOŽELUCH (1747–1818)

COMPLETE KEYBOARD SONATAS • 11


KEMP ENGLISH

Juxtaposing early and late sonatas reveals just how much Leopold Koželuch’s style changed over a thirty-year period. The three early sonatas from the 1770s, though harmonically modest, fizz with Rococo charm and elegance. The late sonatas meanwhile were intended for a fortepiano, which had eclipsed the harpsichord, and are two-movement works. They feature bustling rondos and deft janissary devices, one of which is the buzzing effect generated by a knee lever on the original 1815 Johann Fritz instrument used in this recording.

KOŽELUCH, L.: Keyboard Sonatas (Complete), Vol. 11
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Keyboard Sonata in F Major, P. XII:1: III. Finale: Presto
KOŽELUCH, L.: Keyboard Sonatas (Complete), Vol. 11
PIANO SONATA NO. 42 IN F MAJOR, OP. 53, NO. 2, P. XII:47 (10:41)
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I. Poco adagio – Allegro molto (06:26)
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II. Rondo: Allegretto (04:13)
PIANO SONATA NO. 43 IN E FLAT MAJOR, OP. 53, NO. 3, P. XII:48 (08:57)
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I. Allegro (05:20)
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II. Rondo: Allegretto (03:33)
PIANO SONATA NO. 44 IN F MAJOR, P. XII:1 (14:31)
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I. Allegro (06:46)
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II. Andante molto con espressione (03:59)
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III. Finale: Presto (03:40)
PIANO SONATA NO. 45 IN A MAJOR, P. XII:2 (18:25)
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I. Arietta con variazioni: Andante (07:24)
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II. Menuetto: Vivace – Trio (05:44)
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III. Rondeau: Allegretto (05:09)
PIANO SONATA NO. 46 IN C MAJOR, P. XII:41 (10:08)
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I. Arietta con variazioni: Andantino (06:34)
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II. Allegro ma non tanto (03:34)
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Kemp English

KEMP ENGLISH

Kemp English is one of New Zealand’s leading concert performers. Much in demand as a solo organist, collaborative pianist, and specialist fortepiano exponent, he relishes the opportunity to work in a diverse array of styles and periods. He enjoyed a distinguished studentship at the Royal Academy of Music in London and later completed a Master of Arts degree in Music Performance at the University of York. In 2001 he was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music – an honour recognising former students of the Academy who have achieved distinction in the profession.

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