{"product_id":"4945604732543","title":"Rosemary Tuck \u0026 Richard Bonynge \u0026 English Chamber Orchestra - Carl Czerny: Bel Canto Concertante - Virtuoso Variations for Piano and Orchestra - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRosemary Tuck \u0026amp; Richard Bonynge \u0026amp; English Chamber Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the composers strongly featured by NAXOS is Karl Czerny (1791–1857). Born into a family of musicians, he showed talent from an early age. It is widely known that Beethoven, after hearing him play, immediately took him on as a student. While it is true that Czerny is now widely known as the composer of “etudes” (those excruciatingly boring finger exercises!), there is no doubt that he was a pianist of extraordinary technical skill. This album features a series of variations based on melodies from popular operas of the time—a style that was widely used from the 18th to the 19th century. It is a genre that puts the composer’s individuality and ability to the test, serving as a litmus test of just how exceptional one’s piano technique is. While Liszt’s series of works is famous, Czerny’s pieces give the impression of being elegantly composed without being unduly flashy. Why are Czerny’s works not better known? It’s because there are simply too many of them to have been properly cataloged. As research progresses, the day when the full scope of this solitary composer’s work is revealed will surely be near. If you’re thinking of becoming a Czerny fan, now is your chance.\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595538555169,"sku":"4945604732543","price":2690.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4945604732543.jpg?v=1790481540","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4945604732543","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}