Dussek - The Sufferings of The Queen of France, Op. 23

[amanfang]

Does anyone have this work?

[thalbergmad]

I think this is it.

Not sure.

Thal

PS: price is 3 choccy biscuits

[thalbergmad]

I would add that this composers works are well worth a little look. Some of the Sonatas are approaching Beethoven level, especially L'Invocation.

As with most forgotten composers, you have to sift through some dung before you find a diamond ring. His opii are littered with cheap variations a la Steibelt.

Actually, i like some cheap varations

Thal

[amanfang]

Yes, that's it.  Do you have the performance notes that go with it?  I'd be curious to read them.  These remind of the Kuhnau Biblical Sonatas.  Are these sort of a nod in that direction?

[retrouvailles]

Andreas Staier recorded this piece, and, if I remember correctly, there were some good notes on this piece. I could be wrong though. You might be able to find them on the internet if they exist.

[thalbergmad]

Here are the notes on the said disk that retro mentioned.

It is in froggy language.

Thal

[pianovirus]

This looks like a very good edition. thal, do you also have the pages 1-7? There's a note on page 8 that refers to some discussion on page 5....

[thalbergmad]

I will try and find it and scan it.

This is stored in my loft somewhere.

Thal

[pianovirus]

Great! I guess this loft is a pretty crowded place.... 

[thalbergmad]

Indeed, it houses my soft toy collection

Thal