Carl Maria von WEBER (Composer): Rondo Brillante per il Pianoforte, op. 62

Weber, Carl Maria von. (1786-1826) Rondo Brillante per il Pianoforte, op. 62 Berlin: Adolph Martin Schlesinger. [1819]. First edition. Oblong folio. Engraved. [PN] 1030. [1] (title), [2-3] 4 - 17 pp. [1].  Jähns p. 275.The Rondo brillante was composed in 1819, after a trying time for Weber: early in the year, he had been seriously ill for two months, during which time his infant daughter died. Struggling to manage the demands of his job as the Dresden Kapellmeister with opera and instrumental commissions, he retreated to Hosterwitz, outside Dresden, during the summer, and finally completed several works he owed to the Berlin publisher Schlesinger, including the Rondo, several other piano pieces and the Jubel-Cantate and Jubel-Ouvertüre. With its extremely demanding writing for the piano, the piece is a testament to Weber's impressive technique. Also known as La gaîté, the Rondo brillante’s crystalline brilliance exploits the piano’s upper treble range (and the pianist’s right hand) to great effect. Exuberant, even breathtaking, it is a true showpiece by a virtuoso who, at thirty-three, was in the full flush of love for Caroline Brandt, whom he had married two years earlier."A prototypical 19th-century musician-critic, he sought through his works, words and efforts as performer and conductor to promote art and shape emerging middle-class audiences to its appreciation. His contributions to song, choral music and piano music were highly esteemed by his contemporaries..." (Grove Online) Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.

The Rondo brillante was composed in 1819, after a trying time for Weber: early in the year, he had been seriously ill for two months, during which time his infant daughter died. Struggling to manage the demands of his job as the Dresden Kapellmeister with opera and instrumental commissions, he retreated to Hosterwitz, outside Dresden, during the summer, and finally completed several works he owed to the Berlin publisher Schlesinger, including the Rondo, several other piano pieces and the Jubel-Cantate and Jubel-Ouvertüre. With its extremely demanding writing for the piano, the piece is a testament to Weber's impressive technique. Also known as La gaîté, the Rondo brillante’s crystalline brilliance exploits the piano’s upper treble range (and the pianist’s right hand) to great effect. Exuberant, even breathtaking, it is a true showpiece by a virtuoso who, at thirty-three, was in the full flush of love for Caroline Brandt, whom he had married two years earlier.