Hendrik Andriessen - Piano Music (Jacob Nydegger)

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Composer: Hendrik Andriessen

1. Fugue in G Minor
2. Piano Sonata No. 1: I. Allegro
3. Piano Sonata No. 1: II. Adagio molto espressivo
4. Piano Sonata No. 1: III. Allegro
5. Passepied
6. Menuet
7. Pavane
8. The Convex Looking-Glass
9. Ballade
10. Sérénade
11. Piano Sonata No. 2: I. Allegro moderato, poco maestoso
12. Piano Sonata No. 2: II. Adagio, ma non troppo
13. Piano Sonata No. 2: III. Allegro vivace e capriccioso
14. Fugue in C-Sharp Minor

Jacob Nydegger, piano

Date: 2018

Label: Toccata

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Hendrik Andriessen (17 September 1892 – 12 April 1981) was a Dutch composer and organist. Born in Haarlem, he studied at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and became organist at Utrecht Cathedral in 1934. He taught also composition in Amsterdam and Utrecht and served as director of the Utrecht Conservatory (1937–1949). During World War II, he resisted cooperating with the Nazis and was held hostage in 1942. After the war, he led the Royal Conservatory in The Hague (1949–1957) and taught at the Catholic University in Nijmegen. His compositions include symphonies, masses, chamber music, and organ works.

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Currently based in Germany, American pianist Jacob Nydegger studied under Hinrich Alpers in Dresden and earned degrees from the University of North Texas, where he was mentored by Joseph Banowetz. He has refined his artistry through masterclasses with leading artists such as Yefim Bronfman and Jerome Lowenthal. Nydegger has performed with major orchestras and at prestigious venues including Royal Albert Hall and Dresden Kulturpalast. A dedicated chamber musician and recording artist, his debut album with Toccata Classics was widely praised. He has also earned top honors in many international piano competitions.

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