Neefe / Kagan 12 Piano Sonatas / 9 Variations For Keyboard CD

Christian Gottlob Neefe flourished as the Baroque was giving way to the Classical period. These Twelve Sonatas represent important steps in this transition, each having a uniquely individual character and showing a mixture of styles. Neefe is remembered today as Beethoven's first main teacher in Bonn, the Dressler Variations being young Ludwig's first published composition. Susan Kagan, a pianist, author, and educator, has explored the music of composers associated with Beethoven and his Milieu.

1. Allegro Con Spirito 2. Poco Adagio 3. Allegretto 4. Allegretto Grazioso 5. Tempo Di Minuetto 6. Vivace 7. Andante Con Tenerezza 8. Allegro Assai 9. Allegro 10. Andante Con Gusto 11. Presto 12. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 35 13. Largo E Mesto 14. Allegro E Scherzando 15. Poco Lento E Languido 16. Tempo Di Minuetto 17. Allegro 18. Arioso Ed Un Poco Sostenuto 19. Molto Presto 20. Allegretto E Cantabile 21. Poco Largo 22. Presto 23. Moderato 24. Minuetto 25. Polacca 26. Con Gusto 27. Minuetto 28. Rondeau 29. Allegro Con Spirito 30. Andante Con Gravita 31. Minuetto 32. Tempo Giusto 33. Minuetto 34. Alla Polacca 35. 9 Variations on a March By Dressler, Woo63