Julius Röntgen

Symphonic Addict · September 10, 2024, 01:25:07 PM

Quote from: SonicMan46 on September 10, 2024, 06:04:44 AMYesterday, I put together a Spotify playlist of the 3 volumes of Cello Sonatas - he composed 14 according to this excellent Amazon review by Hexamaron HERE; as seen from the back covers below, nearly all are included - many of these were written and performed by Pablo Casals, a friend - an enjoyable listen and agree w/ the comments in the link - NOW these are not cheap as CDs and MP3 DLs are ten bucks (USD) each unless someone can find a better deal? I played through my den stereo and the sound was fine for my ears - may just keep as a playlist? There are also 4 piano discs, only 2 on Spotify, and also sparse in the marketing field, but would like to hear these also. Dave

Practically all what I've heard by this nice man is of very high quality, including those cello sonatas. A stunning composer. If you own the violin sonatas, piano trios and like, don't hesitate to try them.

SonicMan46 · September 10, 2024, 01:32:03 PM

Quote from: Symphonic Addict on September 10, 2024, 01:25:07 PMPractically all what I've heard by this nice man is of very high quality, including those cello sonatas. A stunning composer. If you own the violin sonatas, piano trios and like, don't hesitate to try them.

Thanks - and if you go back in this thread much of my collection is shown including the 2 CDs of the piano trios and the 4 discs of the string trios, among a LOT of violin music. Now trying to explore his solo piano works - Nimbus has published 5 CDs w/ Mark Anderson (first 4 solo; 5th duets) but their availability is limited and cost (for me prohibited) - Spotify has the first 2 volumes, so an upcoming playlist as a starter. Dave

SonicMan46 · September 11, 2024, 07:18:36 AM

Among his many other accomplishments, Röntgen was a piano virtuoso as the quote below indicates; so, I've been listening to his piano recordings; on Nimbus, Mark Anderson has released the 5 CDs below; the first 4 solo works, the 5th duets. I'm listening via a playlist of all on Spotify and enjoying - some reviews attached if interested. Dave

QuoteRöntgen was friends with Brahms and partly because of this, during the period 1878-1885, he initiated several concerts during which Brahms introduced his works to Holland. In 1884 Röntgen was a soloist in Brahms' Second piano concerto conducted by the composer. Röntgen was renowned as a pianist and especially as an accompanist to numerous famous soloists from that day and age (like Joseph Joachim and Pablo Casals). His interpretations of the concertos of Beethoven, which he provided with cadenzas were famed. He put together a valuable edition of assorted keyboard works by Bach. (Source)

Brian · April 25, 2025, 09:35:30 AM

Quote from: Symphonic Addict on January 24, 2023, 06:12:28 PMI really hope CPO will finish the whole cycle (18 symphonies have been recorded thus far including the 'Symphonietta Humoristica') at some point and don't leave it unfinished as happened with Henk Badings.

Just catching up on this thread and reading all the recommendations...

Looks like CPO has so far recorded:
3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24

Which leaves
1, 2, 4, 13, 16, 17, 20, 25+?

I read that two early symphonies are lost, not sure if those are the canonical 1 and 2 or if they were not included in CPO's count. From page 1 of this thread, it seems there is some confusion over the numbering.

SonicMan46 · April 25, 2025, 09:54:53 AM

Quote from: SonicMan46 on September 11, 2024, 07:18:36 AMAmong his many other accomplishments, Röntgen was a piano virtuoso as the quote below indicates; so, I've been listening to his piano recordings; on Nimbus, Mark Anderson has released the 5 CDs below; the first 4 solo works, the 5th duets. I'm listening via a playlist of all on Spotify and enjoying - some reviews attached if interested. Dave

Well, a V. 6 by Mark Anderson has been added - see attachment of the offerings on Prestomusic - need to see some reviews and search these out on Spotify - anyone hear these recordings yet? Still not willing to pay the prices listed - none on BRO as of yet? Dave

ADDENDUM: All 6 volumes are available on Spotify - just made be a playlist!

Symphonic Addict · April 25, 2025, 10:25:01 AM

Quote from: Brian on April 25, 2025, 09:35:30 AMJust catching up on this thread and reading all the recommendations...

Looks like CPO has so far recorded:
3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24

Which leaves
1, 2, 4, 13, 16, 17, 20, 25+?

I read that two early symphonies are lost, not sure if those are the canonical 1 and 2 or if they were not included in CPO's count. From page 1 of this thread, it seems there is some confusion over the numbering.

If I'm not mistaken, the Symphonietta Humoristica is counted as his 4th symphony, so it will only leave 4 symphonies missing: a Symphony in A minor from 1926-30, a Symphony in D major from 1930, Symphony The Tempest from 1931 and Symphony in C minor on Goethe's Prooemion for male choir and orchestra. There's no 25th symphony, only 24 and yes, the first two are lost, so the numbering starts with No. 3 from 1910.

It's helpful to have the official webpage devoted to the composer:

https://www.juliusrontgen.nl/en/work/list-of-compositions/symphonic-music/