Litolff's solo piano pieces often feature descriptive titles and are built around a single motif that is fully exploited throughout the movement.
Composer Biography
Henry Litolff, the composer, was the son of a French violinist and a Scottish mother, born in London in 1818.
Critical Reception
The Neue Zeitschrift für Musik, a German music journal, often gave Litolff's piano works dismissive reviews, calling some 'meaningless' or 'ordinary dance music'.
Composer Biography
At age twelve, Henry Litolff was accepted as a pupil by the eminent pianist-composer Ignaz Moscheles, who recognized his talent.
Critical Reception
Litolff was sometimes called 'the English Liszt' due to his astonishing playing and compositions, though critics noted differences in their styles.
Recording & Production
This album is Tingyue Jiang's debut recording and was recorded in July 2022 at the University of North Texas.
Performer Biography
Tingyue Jiang, the pianist on this recording, began playing piano at age three and won a national piano competition in Hong Kong at age eight.
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