SCHUBERT: WORKS FOR FORTEPIANO, VOL. IV: Jan Vermeulen (2 CDs)

The press about previous Volumes: As recorded, Vermeulen comes across as an [...] essentially extrovert voice, gently cushioned in a warm acoustic [...]. Where Vermeulen's 1826 Streicher really comes into its own is in the neurotic changeability of the Impromptus, exchanging the emotional comfort zone of many modern piano versions to chilling musical statements of profound loneliness and desolation. Julian Haylock (International Piano) It's a real treat (...) Vermeulen is admirably expressive, and makes full use of the instrument's wide dynamic range in some really dramatic contrasts. His articulation is very clear, and in particular staccato bass notes make their proper effect instead of being blurred by the sustaining pedal as usually happens on the modern piano. Above all, he can make a tune really sing, with subtle control of rhythm and dynamics. [...] This is a very impressive achievement, and can be highly recommended. Richard Maunder (Early Music Review) Fortepianist Jan Vermeulen studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels with André de Groote. He graduated in 1979, obtaining a higher diploma of piano. After having won the Tenuto Competition in 1979, held by the Belgian Radio and Television(BRT), Jan Vermeulen started an impressive career as a soloist and chamber musician in Belgium as well as abroad. His performances are marked by a constant search for authenticity. Jan Vermeulen wants to interpret the classical, romantic and impressionistic repertoire in a historically grounded and well-considered way. As a result, piano music is interpreted on period instruments that mostly belong to his own private collection, which now consists of seven fortepianos.

Sechs Moments Musicaux D780 Heft 1
1 Moderato in C major 05:27
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
2 Andantino in A flat major 06:26
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
3 Allegro Moderato in F minor 01:57
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
Heft 2
4 Moderato in C sharp minor 04:52
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
5 Allegro vivace in F minor 02:27
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
6 Allegretto in A flat major 07:59
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
Drei Klavierstücke D946
7 Allegro assai in E flat minor 08:36
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
8 Allegretto in E flat major 11:33
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
9 Allegro in C major 04:37
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
CD 2 - Works for fortepiano - Volume IV
Sonate in A major D664
1 Allegro moderato 10:53
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
2 Andante 04:53
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
3 Allegro 08:04
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
Sonate in A minor D784
4 Allegro giusto 12:57
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
5 Andante 04:18
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
6 Allegro vivace 06:10
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
Sechzehn Deutsche Tänze und zwei Ecossaisen D783
7 A major 00:57
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
8 D major 01:05
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
9 B flat major 00:41
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
10 G major 00:39
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
11 D major 00:45
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
12 B flat major 00:39
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
13 B flat major 00:50
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
14 E flat major 00:36
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
15 C major 00:38
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
16 A minor 01:09
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
17 G major 00:35
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
18 C major 00:39
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
19 C majo 00:47
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
20 F minor 00:48
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
21 A flat major 00:49
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
Deutsche Tänze
22 F major 00:38
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
Zwei Ecossaisen
23 D major 00:21
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
24 D major 00:35
artists: 'Jan Vermeulen'
composers: 'Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)'
25 Walzer, genannt Albumblatt in G major, D844 01:00