Adele aus der Ohe, born 11th of February, 1861, in Hanover, Germany. She was something of a child prodigy and was favoured to be selected as a pupil of Franz Liszt, with whom she studied for seven years. She was also a friend of Tchaikovsky, being one of his 'chosen' for performing his piano works. Ohe lived and worked in the United States for quite some time, eventually returning to Germany, and dying there.
Her compositions are not plentifully found in performance, so this little item is rather a jewel. Not just that it represents her... but, delightfully, brings us to a pianist who is a jobbing musician, available for weddings, soundtracks, exams, rehearsals of ballet and opera... and who likes to perform composers that "many promoters and labels overlook as they are not commercial." Thank you, Phillip Sear. Living in southern England, regularly posting on his Tubular channel, and now being added to my subscribed list!
Yes, there's something about that playing that got me glued, though I don't know what that something is.
ReplyDeleteDelightful! I think it interesting that he is using a tablet for the music, not a paper edition! XX
ReplyDeleteNow that's a real skill - both from the composer and the player. If only.......
ReplyDeleteHope all is well. Stewart M - Melbourne
it is like a greeting from a time long long ago... very good..
ReplyDeleteGreat to listen, Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfully delightful piece!
ReplyDeleteEasy listening, YAM. Thank you for continuing to bring us music and performers unfamiliar to many of us.
ReplyDeleteIt is delightful, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day!
How beautiful, a lovely listen!
ReplyDeleteI do love a piano....My brother in law is taking a music appreciation course at NCSU and is writing music rather complicated music that he cannot play (but hears in his head). His professor plays it.
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia