Concert Etudes / Ghost Ship / Hope / One Only Lives Once / Hungarian Gypsy Melodies / Caprice Waltzes on themes of Johann Strauss / Halka Fantasy
The great Polish pianist Carl Tausig (1841-1871) was a student of Thalberg and Liszt. His compositions combine Lisztian technical virtuosity with poetry and drama. This selection of his music is masterfully performed by the remarkable virtuoso Michael Ponti. The program begins with two "Concert Etudes, Op. 1" (in F# Major and Ab Major), followed by "The Ghost Ship" (a ballade in A minor), "Hope, Op. 3", and "One Only Lives Once" (Valse-Caprice). Side 2 contains "Hungarian Gypsy Airs", "Caprice Waltzes on themes of Johann Strauss" and "Fantasy on themes from Moniuszko's 'Halka'".
Carl Tausig  (Composer),     Michael Ponti  (Piano)
{"Package Dimensions": "12.2 x 12 x 1.2 inches; 8.8 Ounces", "Date First Available": "November 25, 2009", "Manufacturer": "Candide"}