Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925) : Aus aller Herren Länder, Suite for orch. Op. 23a (1879 orch. 1884)

Moritz Moszkowski

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(23 August 1854 – 4 March 1925)

 German-Jewish composer, pianist, and teacher of Polish descent on his paternal side.

 His brother Alexander Moszkowski was a famous writer and satirist in Berlin.

Ignacy Paderewski said: "After Chopin, Moszkowski best understands how to write for the piano,

and his writing embraces the whole gamut of piano technique." Although less known today, Moszkowski was well respected and popular during the late nineteenth century.

Aus aller Herren Länder, Suite for orch. Op. 23a (1879 orch. 1884)

Originally composed for piano, four hands and later orchestrated by the composer.

In the original version Italienisch came fifth, rather than second.

I. Russisch. Allegretto
II. Italienisch. Presto
III. Deutsch. Andante
IV. Spanisch. Molto vivace
V. Polnisch. Allegro con fuoco
VI. Ungarisch. Molto allegro.

Performed by the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Antoni Wit.