Description

This collection features a wide array of distinguished pianists and composers from the early 20th century, with performances captured on the iconic Welte-Mignon piano rolls. These historical recordings provide a rare glimpse into the playing styles of some of the most renowned musicians of the era. Here’s an overview:

1. Bernhard Stavenhagen Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
2. Carl Reinecke The Complete Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
3. Carl Wendling Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
4. Eugen D’Albert Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls (2 CDR)
5. Eugenie Adam-Benard Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls (2 CDR)
6. Georg Alfred Schumann Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
7. Hans Haass Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls (2 CDR)
8. Hubert Flohr Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
9. Käthe Heinemann Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
10. Otto Neitzel Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
11. Paul Strecker Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
12. Hugo Popper Hermann Möhle Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
13. Felix Mottl The Complete Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
14. Emil Paur Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
15. Carl Friedberg Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
16. Alfred Hoehn Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
17. Walter Gieseking Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
18. Emil von Sauer The Complete Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
19. Georg Liebling Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
20. Max von Pauer Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
21. Telemaque Lambrino Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
22. Engelbert Humperdinck, Wilhelm Kienzl, Felix Weingartner Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR
23. Richard Strauss The Complete Welte-Mignon Piano Rolls – CDR

This collection of Welte-Mignon piano rolls preserves the artistry of some of the most significant pianists and composers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Welte-Mignon system, which was a mechanical player piano, captures the nuances of the performers’ interpretations, allowing modern listeners a unique opportunity to experience their playing styles. From virtuosic performances to intimate musical expressions, these recordings provide a snapshot of the high level of artistry and technical skill of the time. For collectors, music historians, and piano enthusiasts, these CDRs serve as an invaluable resource, showcasing the breadth of the piano repertoire and the pioneering musicians who shaped it.