Instrumental music from the early 19th century by Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Johann Baptist Vanhal, and Ludwig van Beethoven.
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837)
1. Concertino in G Major Opus 73
I. Allegro moderato
II. Andante grazioso
III. Rondo
Performers: Alessandro Commellato, fortepiano. Solamente Naturali conducted by Didier Talpain
(CD label: Brilliant Classics 95338)
Johann Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813)
2. Concerto for double bass and orchestra in E-flat Major
I. Allegro moderato
II. Adagio
III. Allegro
Performers: Grigory Krotenko, double bass. Barocco Concertato conducted by Maria Krestinskaya
(CD label: Rubicon RCD1023)
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
3. Trio for violin, viola, and cello in G Major Opus 9/3
I. Allegro con spirito
II. Adagio con espressione
III. Scherzo. Allegro moto e vivace
IV. Finale. Presto
Performers: L’Archibudelli: Vera Beths, violin. Jürgen Kussmaul, viola. Anner Bijlsma, cello
(CD label: Sony – Vivarte 88697962622)
Additional:
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
4. Final movement “Tempo di Menuet” from Keyboard Sonata No. 44, Hob. XVI:29
Performer: Jérôme Hantaï, fortepiano
(CD label: Mirare MIR456)
Image: Johann Baptist Vanhal.
