i Fantasia, ii Fugue
Although there exist many copies, no original manuscript of the piece remains, therefore the date of composition is unclear. But it is believed to have been completed around 1720. It was highly praised during Bach’s lifetime, and was already known throughout Europe in the 18th century. Even in the 19th century, many famous composers, including Beethoven, published revised versions, and there are records of performances held by Mendelssohn, Liszt, Brahms, and others.
i Durchaus fantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen; Im Legenden-Ton – Quite fantastic and passionately delivered; In the tone of a legend; ii Mäßig. Durchaus energisch – Moderate. Quite energetic. (in E♭ major); iii Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten. – Taken slowly. Keep quiet throughout.
Composed in 1836 and published in 1839, the Fantasie in C is one of Schumann’s early piano works. It is a sonata-like fantasy in three movements. In 1836, a plan to build a monument was presented in his hometown of Bonn to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Beethoven’s death. Liszt was the primary person to undertake raising funds, and Schumann, who acceded to support the plan, composed this piece intending to donate his royalties from the publication of it.
The piece was composed in 1900. Scriabin taught at the Moscow Conservatory from 1898 to 1902, and this Fantasie was the only piano piece he composed during the period when he was so busy as a professor. (However, there is an anecdote that he seems to have forgotten about writing this piece).
Kanae Furomoto - Piano
Kanae Furomoto has given performances in a number of countries in Europe and South East Asia, in the USA, as well as within the UK and her native Japan. Her experience as a soloist, as ensemble player and as accompanist extends from the radio broadcasts on the Classic FM, the NHK-FM and others to appearances at music festivals like the Budapest Spring Festival.
String ensemble
10 July 2025
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