Maier / Forsberg / Zilliacus Amanda & Julius CD

Amanda Maier (1853-1894) and Julius Rontgen (1855-1932) were a couple in both music and love. This new album includes world premiere recordings of Amanda Maier's preludes, Julius Rontgen's piano suite "Julklapp" (Christmas Gift), and the piano suite "Zwiegesprache" (Dialogues), that the young couple composed together. In addition to this, you also get Rontgen's brilliant variation work "Neckens Polska," which he dedicated to his future bride. This release is charming, beautiful, and highly romantic music at it's best, performed by one of Sweden's most outstanding musicians: the award-winning pianist Bengt Forsberg.

1. Prelude No. 15 in C Major 2. I. Allegretto Con Moto 3. II. Moderato Ed Espressivo 4. III. Allegro Energico 5. IV. Allegretto Con Grazia 6. V. Andante Espressivo 7. VI. Allegro Con Spirito 8. VII. Andante Comodo 9. VIII. Prestissimo 10. IX. Moderato 11. X. Allegro Molto Vivace 12. Neckens Polska - Hanna Aberg 13. Neckens Polska, Op. 11 14. Prelude No. 3 in D Major 15. I. Allegretto Con Espressione 16. II. Andante Cantabile 17. III. Presto Giocoso 18. IV. Allegretto Commodo 19. V. Andante 20. VI. Allegro Energico 21. VII. Lento 22. VIII. Allegretto Con Grazia 23. IX. Fughetta Alla Humoresca. Prestissimo 24. Prelude No. 1 in F Major 25. Prelude No. 25 in F minor 26. Prelude No. 11 in B Major 27. Prelude No. 24 in B minor 28. Prelude No. 2 in G minor 29. Prelude No. 23 in D-Flat Major 30. Prelude No. 10 in C-Sharp minor 31. Prelude No. 21 in E-Flat Major 32. Adagio in D Major for Violin and Organ - Cecilia Zilliacus/Bengt Forsberg