A pupil of Mozart in childhood, Hummel later established himself as a pianist and

composer of contemporary importance. Thanks to Haydn, he was employed first

by the Esterházy family, before settling in Weimar, where he added to the cultural
attractions offered by the city of Goethe. His piano sonatas reflect a transitional
style from the idiom of Haydn to more technically demanding writing for the 8.557444
instrument, approaching the age of Chopin and his contemporaries.
Playing Time
Johann Nepomuk 65:14
HUMMEL
(1778-1837)

Piano Sonatas, Opp. 38 & 106

Piano Sonata No. 4 in C major, Op. 38 32:20
1 I. Adagio maestoso - Allegro moderato 14:01
2 II. Adagio con molto espressione 11:19
3 III. Finale: Prestissimo 7:00
Piano Sonata No. 6 in D major, Op. 106 32:29
4 I. Allegro moderato 13:31
5 II. Allegro, ma non troppo “Un Scherzo all’antico” 5:10
6 III. Larghetto a capriccio 5:26
7 IV. Finale: Allegro vivace 8:22
Hae-won Chang, Piano

Recorded at Performing Arts Centre, The Country Day School, King City, Ontario, Canada from 12th to 15th Sep, 2003.
Producers: Bonnie Silver & Norbert Kraft
Engineer & Editing: Norbert Kraft
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