Pianist William Howard:
- Plays works by Mendelssohn, Schubert, Schumann, and more.
William Howard, founder of Britain’s The Schubert Ensemble, also makes regular appearances as a pianist in recitals and concertos.
He has given recitals in many parts of the world, including Europe, the Far East, The Czech and Slovak Republics and the USA.
Solo recordings include works by Schubert, Brahms, Smetana, Dvorak, Anthony Powers, David Matthews, Judith Weir and Martin Butler.
In this collection, we get to hear the following:
Chopin:
- Nocturne No. 10 in A flat major, Op. 32 No. 2
- Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
Matthews, D:
- Four Portraits
Mendelssohn:
- Rondo capriccioso in E major, Op. 14
Schubert:
- Impromptu in G flat major, D899 No. 3
- Impromptu in E flat major, D899 No. 2
Schumann:
- Bunte Blätter, Op. 99 (selection)
Wagner:
- The Shorter Ring
Performed by William Howard (piano)
I regularly listen to Mr. Howard on my iPod, as he plays the Brahms Intermezzos Op. 117; they are my great favorites.
Here is the Schubert Ensemble in Brahms’ Piano Quartet No.1 in G minor Op.25 – 1st Movement, with William Howard, piano:
And next, here is Mr. Howard with the Schubert Ensemble performing the Schubert “Trout” Quintet, 4th Movement.
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