A luminary of the Parisian musical establishment as composer, pianist and teacher, Louise Farrenc won the admiration of her contemporaries, not least Robert Schumann. Her Rondos were composed within the period of a decade and are delicious examples of her art – graceful, elegant and expressive. Some of them are based on operatic themes or on songs, while others are simpler and intended for younger performers. ‘Maria Stratigou has a full mastery of Farrenc’s romantic style and a technique to match’, wrote American Record Guide of the first volume in this acclaimed series (GP912–13).
3 Rondos faciles, Op. 8 () (00:09:00 )
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No. 1. Allegretto (00:03:21)
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No. 2. Allegretto (00:03:01)
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No. 3. Allegretto grazioso (00:03:04)
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Rondeau brillant sur un chœur du Pirate de Bellini, Op. 9 () (00:06:27)
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Rondeau brillant sur des thèmes d'Eurianthe de Weber, Op. 11 () (00:07:14)
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Rondeau brillant sur la cavatine de Zelmire de Rossini, Op. 13 () (00:08:29)
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La grand'mère, premier rondoletto sur la chansonnette de Lagoanère (1835) (00:04:15)
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Naples. deuxième rondoletto sur la barcarolle de Masini (1835) (00:05:06)
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La sylphide, rondo valse sur un motif de Masini, Op. 18 (1835) (00:07:00)
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Encouragement aux jeunes pianistes () (00:06:00 )
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No. 1. Rondino pastoral (00:02:04)
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No. 2. Rondino savoyard (00:01:54)
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No. 3. Rondino valse (00:02:06)
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Les jours heureux, 4 Rondinos sur des thèmes favoris, Op. 21 () (00:10:00 )
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No. 1. Thème de Zampa (00:02:51)
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No. 2. Chansonnette de Panseron, "Dans une heure je vais danser" (00:02:55)
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No. 3. Valse de Masini (00:02:22)
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No. 4. Air napolitain, "Errata mmiezo mare michelemma" (00:02:51)
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