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DIRK SCHÄFER (ROTTERDAM, 25 NOVEMBER, 1873 – AMSTERDAM, 16 FEBRUARY, 1931)

 

 

 

 

Schäfer received piano lessons from J. Sikemeijer in Rotterdam. He then studied at the conservatory in Cologne. He was a famous pianist who also performed outside the Netherlands. He was particularly known for his performances of Frédéric Chopin’s works. He also played many transcriptions of harpsichord works, including the Goldberg Variations of J. S. Bach. For example, in the 1913-1914 season he played a series of 10 concerts on so-called ‘’Historical evenings’’ at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw. As a composer he usually wrote works for orchestra. His music is characterized by rich harmonies with lush coloration and a sonorous sound. Schäfer is not exactly a typical Dutch composer in his composing.

 

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

1. Waltz In G-Flat, Op 70, No. 1 (Op Posth) (Chopin) B 27076 66103 722 az
2. Nocturne In F, Op. 15, No. 1 (Chopin) B 27072 66101 726 az
3. Polonaise In D-Minor, Op. 71, No. 1 (Op. Posth.) (Chopin) B 27075 66102 724 az
4. Mazurka In A-Minor, Op. 17, No. 4 (Chopin) B 27077 66103 727 az
5. Ecossaises In D, G Flat, And D Flat, Op. 72, Nos. 1-3 (Op Posth) (Chopin) B 27076 66103 722 az
6. Berceuse In D-Flat, Op. 57 (Chopin) B 27078 66104 721 az
7. Nocturne In A-Flat, Op. 55, No. 1 (Chopin) B 27073 66101 719 az
8. Waltz In A-Flat, Op. 42 (Chopin) B 27079 66104 723 az
9. Impromptu In A-Flat, Op. 29 (Chopin) B 27074 66102 720 az
10. Marche Funèbre From Sonata No. 2 In B-Flat-Minor, Op. 35 (Chopin) B 27080 66105 725 az
11. Etude In A-Minor, Op. 25, No. 11 (Chopin) B 27081 66105 728 az