DISCOGRAPHY

Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze & Humoreske / Costantino Catena—Schumann Piano Works I

Robert Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze op. 6 & Humoreske op. 20 / Costantino Catena—Schumann Piano Works I - Camerata Tokyo CMCD-28357 http://www.camerata.co.jp/music/detail.php?serial=CMCD-28357

Schumann: Carnaval op. 9, Fantasiestücke op. 12 and 111, Kreisleriana op. 16, Fantasie op. 17 - Costantino Catena

[DISC-1]
Robert Schumann (1810–1856):

Carnaval Scènes mignonnes sur quarte notes Op.9
[1] Préambule / [2] Pierrot / [3] Arlequin / [4] Valse noble / [5] Eusebius / [6] Florestan / [7] Coquette / [8] Réplique / [9] Sphinxs / [10] Papillons / [11] A.S.C.H.-S.C.H.A. (Lettres dansantes) / [12] Chiarina / [13] Chopin / [14] Estrelle / [15] Reconnaissance / [16] Pantalon et Colombine / [17] Valse allemande / [18] Intermezzo Paganini / [19] Aveu / [20] Promenade / [21] Pause / [22] Marche des Davidsbündler contre les Philistins

Fantasiestücke Op. 12
[23] Des Abends / [24] Aufschwung / [25] Warum? / [26] Grillen / [27] In der Nacht / [28] Fabel / [29] Traumes Wirren / [30] Ende vom Lied

3 Fantasiestücke Op.111
[31] 1. Sehr rasch, mit leidenschaftlichem Vortrag
[32] 2. Ziemlich langsam
[33] 3. Kräftig und sehr markiert

[DISC-2]
Kreisleriana Op.16 (Second Version)
[1] 1. Äußerst bewegt / [2] 2. Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch / [3] 3. Sehr aufgeregt / [4] 4. Sehr langsam / [5] 5. Sehr lebhaft / [6] 6. Sehr langsam / [7] 7. Sehr rasch / [8] 8. Schnell und spielend

Fantasie in C Major Op. 17
[9] Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen
[10] Mässig. Durchaus energisch
[11] Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halt

Costantino Catena, piano

Richard Strauss and The Piano / Costantino Catena & Quartetto Savinio

Richard Strauss (1864–1949):

5 Klavierstücke Op.3 TrV 105
[1] I. in B-Flat Major: Andante
[2] II. in E-Flat Minor: Allegro vivace, Scherzando
[3] III. in C Minor: Largo
[4] IV. in A-Flat Major: Allegro molto
[5] V. in D-Flat Major: Allegro marcatissimo

[6] Ständchen TrV 114

[7] Festmarsch TrV 136

2 Pieces for Piano, Violin, Viola and Violoncello TrV 169
[8] I. Arabischer Tanz
[9] II. Liebesliedchen

[10] Concertante for Piano, Two Violins and Violoncello TrV 33

Stimmungsbilder Op.9 TrV 127
[11] I. Auf stillem Waldespfad
[12] II. An einsamer Quelle
[13] III. Intermezzo
[14] IV. Träumerei
[15] V. Heidebild

Costantino Catena, piano
Quartetto Savinio
Alberto Maria Ruta, violin
Rossella Bertucci, violin
Francesco Solombrino, viola
Lorenzo Ceriani, violoncello

Recorded: March, 2014 / Chiesa di San Giorgio, Salerno, Italy - Camerata Tokyo CMCD-28309

Liszt: Venezia e Napoli—piano works / Costantino Catena

Franz Liszt (1811-1886):
◎DISC-1
[1] Tarantella de Dargomy.skij S483; LW A291 (1879)
Nuit d’ete a Pausilippe: Trois amusements sur des motifs de l’Album de Donizetti S399; LW A44 (1838)
[2] I. Il Barcajuolo-Barcarola [4:46]
[3] II. L’alito di Bice-Notturno [4:35]
[4] III. La torre di Biasone-Canzone Napoletana [4:58]
from 3 Soirees Musicales de Rossini S424; LW A36 (1837)
[5] II. La regata veneziana-Notturno [5:44]
[6] IV. La gita in gondola-Barcarola [6:39]
[7] IX. La danza-Tarantella napoletana [4:45]
[8] Canzone Napolitana-Notturno S248ii; LW A85 (date unknown: 1842 or 1848)
[9] Tarantella di Bravura d’apres la Tarantelle
de la Muette de Portici d’Auber S386; LW A125 (1846)

◎DISC-2
[1] Variations sur le Carnaval de Venise S700; LW Q7 (date unknown: 1843a)
[2] Tarantella de C. Cui Op. 12 S482; LW A327 (1885)
[3] Der Gondelfahrer (Il Gondoliere) Mannerquartet of Schubert (Op.28, D.809) S559; LW A46 (1838)
[4] Die Trauergondel II (La lugubre gondola II) S200ii; LW A319b (1885)
[5] R. W.-Venezia S201; LW A320 (1883)
Venezia e Napoli [supplement to the Second Year: Italy] S162; LW A197 (1859)
[6] Gondoliera
[7] Canzone
[8] Tarantella

Costantino Catena, piano (Fazioli: F278)

Recorded:March 2012 etc / Complesso Museale di Santa Croce, Umbertide, Italy - Camerata Tokyo CMCD-15133〜4

Dedications—Schumann-Liszt / Costantino Catena plays the new Bösendorfer 280VC

Robert Schumann (1810–1856):
Fantasie in C Major Op. 17
[1] Durchaus phantastisch unpd leidenschaftlich vorzutragen
[2] Mässig. Durchaus energisch
[3] Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten

Franz Liszt (1811–1886):
Piano Sonata in B Minor LW-A179 (S178)
[4] Lento assai – Allegro energico
[5] Grandioso – Recitativo
[6] Andante sostenuto
[7] Allegro energico – Stretta quasi Presto
[8] Presto – Prestissimo – Andante sostenuto – Allegro moderato – Lento assai

Costantino Catena, piano (Bösendorfer: Model 280VC)

Recorded: June, 2017 / Chiesa di San Giorgio, Salerno, Italy - Camerata Tokyo CMCD-28356

Two Saints - Francis of Assisi & Francis of Paola—Liszt: Piano Works / Costantino Catena

Franz Liszt (1811–1886):

[DISC-1]
[1] Sonetto 47 del Petrarca [Années de pèlerinage, deuxième année, Italie] LW-A55/4 (S161/4)
[2] Sonetto 104 del Petrarca [Années de pèlerinage, deuxième année, Italie] LW-A55/5 (S161/5)
[3] Sonetto 123 del Petrarca [Années de pèlerinage, deuxième année, Italie] LW-A55/6 (S161/6)
[4] Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata [Années de pèlerinage, deuxième année, Italie] LW-A55/7 (S161/7)
[5] Liebesträum No.3 LW-A103/3 (S541/3)
[6] Rigoletto: Paraphrase de concert LW-A187 (S434)

[DISC-2]
[1] “St François d’Assise: La Prédication aux oiseaux” [2 Légendes] LW-A219/1 (S175/1)
[2] “St François de Paule: Marchant sur les flots” [2 Légendes] LW-A219/2 (S175/2)
[3] Isoldes Liebestod aus Tristan und Isolde LW-A239 (S447)
[4] San Francesco [Preludio per il Cantico del Sol di San Francesco] LW-A301 (S499a)
[5] Cantico di San Francesco LW-A307 (S499)

Costantino Catena, piano

Recorded: April, 2013, etc. / Complesso Museale di Santa Croce, Umbertide, Italy - Camerata Tokyo CMCD-15141〜2

Chopin - Sonata no. 2, Polonaise op. 44, Fantaisie op. 49, Barcarolle op. 60 - Costantino Catena

Chopin played on Fazioli grand piano and Erard grand piano (1847)

Franco Margola: Music for Violin, Piano & Orchestra

Franco Margola: Music for Violin, Piano & Orchestra
Davide Alogna, violin
Costantino Catena, piano
Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano
Pietro Borgonovo, conductor

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari: Piano music - Costantino Catena

6 Bagatelle, Undici Variazioni, Chopin-Phantasie in B Minor, Scherzino, 3 Impromptus, Op. 13: I. Andante, 3 Impromptus, Op. 13: II. Tranquillo, rubato, 3 Impromptus, Op. 13: III. Appassionato, cantando, 3 Piano Pieces ,Op. 14: I. Melodie, 3 Piano Pieces ,Op. 14: II. Capriccio, 3 Piano Pieces ,Op. 14: III. Romanze

Schubert: 3 Klavierstücke D946, 12 Ländler D790, 4 Impromptus D935 - Costantino Catena

3 Klavierstücke D946, 12 Ländler D790, 4 Impromptus D935 - Yamaha CFX, Suonare Records SNR286

Antonio Salieri: Piano Concertos - Costantino Catena

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in C Major:
1) I. Allegro Maestoso
2) II. Larghetto
3) III. Andantino
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in B-Flat Major:
4) I. Allegro Moderato
5) II. Adagio
6) III. Tempo di minuetto. Più mosso
Costantino Catena, piano
Antonio Sinagra, dir

Schumann: Piano Quintet Op.44 & Piano Quartet Op. 47 / Costantino Catena & Quartetto Savinio

Robert Schumann (1810–1856):

Piano Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op.44
[1] I. Allegro brillante
[2] II. In modo d’una Marcia. Un poco largamente
[3] III. Scherzo: Molto vivace
[4] IV. Allegro ma non troppo

Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 47
[5] I. Sostenuto assai – Allegro ma non troppo
[6] II. Scherzo: Molto vivace
[7] III. Andante cantabile
[8] IV. Finale: Vivace

Costantino Catena, piano
Quartetto Savinio
Alberto Maria Ruta, violin
Rossella Bertucci, violin [1]-[4]
Francesco Solombrino, viola
Lorenzo Ceriani, violoncello

Recorded: October, 2013 / Chiesa di San Giorgio, Salerno, Italy - Camerata Tokyo CMCD-28320

Wolf-Ferrari: Piano Quintet, Cello Sonata, Duo

Costantino Catena, piano
Amedeo Cicchese, cello
Quartetto Guadagnini

Brilliant Classics 96590
EAN code 5028421965901

The Sound of the Concert Grand Fazioli F278 — Costantino Catena plays Debussy & Schumann [Blu-ray]

Claude Debussy (1862–1918):
Estampes
[1]I. Pagodes
[2]II. La soirée dans Grenade
[3] III. Jardins sous la pluie
Suite bergamasque
[4] I. Prélude
[5] II. Menuet
[6] III. Clair de lune
[7] IV. Passepied
Robert Schumann (1810–1856):
[8] Arabeske in C Major Op.18
[9] Abegg Variations Op.1

Costantino Catena, piano (Fazioli: F278)

☆Blu-ray Disc
Camerata Tokyo CMBD-80005

Wolf-Ferrari: 3 Violin Sonatas - Davide Alogna/Costantino Catena

Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 1: I. Sostenuto – Allegro appassionato quasi presto - Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 1: II. Lento senza tempo - Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 1: III. Sostenuto – Allegro ma non troppo e con spirito - Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 10: I. Appassionato - Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 10: II. Recitativo – Sostenuto con amore, semplicemente - Violin Sonata No. 3 in E Major, Op. 27: I. Allegro moderato - Violin Sonata No. 3 in E Major, Op. 27: II. Andantino con innocenza - Violin Sonata No. 3 in E Major, Op. 27: III. Agitato con passione - Violin Sonata No. 3 in E Major, Op. 27: IV. Allegro molto con fuoco piu allegro del primo tempo

Liszt: Duo (Sonata)—Complete Works for Violin and Piano / Mauro Tortorelli, Costantino Catena

Franz Liszt (1811–1886):
◎DISC-1
Duo (Sonata) S127
　[1] I. Moderato
　[2] II. Tema con Variazioni
　[3] III. Allegretto
　[4] IV. Allegro con brio
from Ungarische Krönungsmesse S381
　[5] I. Benedictus
　[6] II. Offertorium
[7] Gran Duo Concertant S128
[8] Epithalam zum E.Remenyis Vermählungsfeier S129

◎DISC-2
[1] Rhapsodie Hongroise No.12 in C-Sharp Minor S379a
[2] Romance oubliée S132ter
[3] Die drei Zigeuner S383
[4] La notte S377a
[5] La lugubre gondola S134
[6] Elégie No.1 S130ter
[7] Elégie No.2 S131bis
[8] Walzer No.4 S126 b/1
[9] Walzer No.5 S126 b/2
[10] Die Zelle in Nonnenwerth S382bis

Mauro Tortorelli, violin
Costantino Catena, piano

Recorded:April 3–7, 2010 / Auditorium L.Ferrigno, Scala, Italy - Camerata Tokyo CMCD-20109～10

Liszt: Piano Trios / C.Catena, P.Franceschini & C.Casadei

Franz Liszt
[1] Orpheus, Symphonic Poem, LW-G9 (S98) for Violin, Violoncello and Piano [arr.: C. Saint-Saëns]
[2] Tristia, Vallée d’Obermann, LW-D18 (S723) for Violin, Violoncello and Piano
Hungarian Rhapsody No.9 “Le carnaval de Pesth”, LW-D6 (S379) for Violin, Violoncello and Piano
[3] Moderato
[4] Finale; Presto
[5] Elegie No.1, LW-D13b (S130) for Violoncello and Piano
[6] Elegie No.2, LW-D14 (S131) for Violoncello and Piano
[7] La lugubre gondola LW-D19 (S134) for Violoncello and Piano
[8] Romance oubliée LW-D16c (S132) for Violoncello and Piano
[9] Die Zelle in Nonnenwerth, LW-D21 (S382) for Violoncello and Piano

Costantino Catena, piano
Paolo Franceschini, violin [1]-[4]
Claudio Casadei, violoncello

Recorded: June 6 & 7, 2011 [1],[2], March 27, 2012 [3]-[9] / Complesso Museale di Santa Croce, Umbertide, Italy - Camerata Tokyo CMCD-28299

Brahms: Sonata f-moll Op. 120 Nr. 1 Sonata Es-dur Op. 120 Nr. 2 Trio for clarinet, cello and piano Op.114 - Giovanni Punzi/Toke Møldrup/Costantino Catena

Sonata f-moll Op. 120 Nr. 1
Sonata Es-dur Op. 120 Nr. 2
Trio for clarinet, cello and piano Op.114 - Aulicus ALC0024

Aki Takahashi plays Erik Satie – 4 / 4 Hands with Costantino Catena

Erik Satie (1866–1925):

Trois Morceaux en forme de Poire [4 hands]
[1] I. Manière de Commencement
[2] II. Prolongation du Même
[3] III. Morceau I
[4] IV. Morceau II
[5] V. Morceau III
[6] VI. En Plus
[7] VII. Redite

Aperçus Désagréables [4 hands]
[8] I. Pastorale
[9] II. Choral
[10] III. Fugue

En habit de Cheval [4 hands]
[11] I. Choral
[12] II. Fugue Litanique
[13] III. Autre Choral
[14] IV. Fugue de Papier

Parade [4 hands]
[15] I. Prélude du Rideau Rouge
[16] II. Prestidigitateur Chinois
[17] III. Petite fille Américaine
[18] IV. Rag-time du paquebot
[19] V. Acrobates
[20] VI. Suite au Prélude du Rideau Rouge

Trois Petites Pièces Montées [4 hands]
[21] I. De I’enfance de Pantagruel (Rêverie)
[22] II. Marche de Cocagne (Démarche)
[23] III. Jeux de Gargantua (Coin de Polka)

La Belle Excentrique (Fantaisie sérieuse)
[4 hands]
[24] I. Grande Ritournelle
[25] II. Marche Franco-Lunaire
[26] III. Valse du “Mystéririeux baiser dans l’œil”
[27] IV. Cancan Gand-Mondain

Enfantines
(1). Menus propos Enfantins
[28][29] I. Le Chant guerrier du Roi des Haricots
[30][31] II. Ce que dit la petite Princesse des Tulipes
[32][33] III. Valse du Chocolat aux Amandes

(2). Enfantillages pittoresques
[34][35] I. Petit Prélude à la Journée
[36][37] II. Berceuse
[38][39] III. Marche du Grand Escalier

(3). Peccadilles importunes
[40][41] I. Êrte jaloux de son Camarade qui a une grosse Tête
[42][43] II. Lui manger sa Tartine
[44][45] III. Profiter de ce qu’il a des cors aux Pieds pour lui prendre son Cerceau

Trois Nouvelles Enfantines
[46][47] I. Le Vilain petit Vaurien
[48][49] II. [ ]
[50][51] III. La Gentille toute petite Fille

Aki Takahashi, piano & narration
Costantino Catena, piano (4 hands)

Recorded: June, 2016 / Complesso Museale di Santa Croce, Umbertide, Italy - Camerata Tokyo CMCD-28375

Thalberg & Liszt: Works for Violin and Piano - Mauro Tortorelli/Costantino Catena

Gran Duo concertant sur Sémiramide de Rossini, for violin & piano, Op. 45
Romance oubliée, for viola (or violin, or cello) & piano, S. 132 (LW D16)
Gran Duo sur Beatrice di Tenda de Bellini, for violin & piano
Elegie I, for violin, piano & harmonium (ad lib), S. 130ter (LW D13c)
Elegie II, for violin (or cello) & piano, S. 131 (LW D14)
Gran Duo sur des motifs des Huguenots de Meyerbeer, for violin & piano
Benedictus & Offertorium aus der ungarischen Krönungsmesse, for violin & piano, S. 381 (LW D10)
Waltzes (2), for violin & piano, S. 126b (LW D1)
Die Zelle in Nonnenwerth, for violin or cello & piano, S. 382 - Nuova Era 2005

F. Liszt: Musica per violino e pianoforte - Mauro Tortorelli/Costantino Catena

Gran duo concertante, S. 128
Play
2.
Epitalamo
Play
3.
La notte : Lento
Play
4.
Duo, Sonate : I. Moderato
Play
5.
Duo, Sonate : II. Tema con variazioni
Play
6.
Duo, Sonate : III. Allegretto
Play
7.
Duo, Sonate : IV. Allegro con brio
Play
8.
La lugubre gondola, S. 134 : Andante mesto non troppo lento
Phoenix Classics

Wolf-Ferrari violino e pianoforte Suonare Records

E. Wolf-Ferrari: Sonate per violino e pianoforte - Davide Alogna/Costantino Catena

1 N. 1 In Sol Minore Op. 1
4 N. 2 In La Minore Op. 10
6 N. 3 In Mi Maggiore Op. 27 - Suonare Records

The Hidden Orchestra—Chopin & Schumann: Piano Concertos / Claudio Brizi, Hiromi Okada, Costantino Catena

Frédéric François Chopin:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in F Minor Op.21
[1] I. Maestoso
[2] II. Larghetto
[3] III. Allegro vivace

Robert Schumann:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A Minor Op.54
[4] I. Allegro affettuoso
[5] II. Intermezzo – Andantino grazioso
[6] III. Allegro vivace

Hiromi Okada, piano [1]-[3]
Costantino Catena, piano [4]-[6]
Claudio Brizi, organ, conductor & transcription
Wolfgang Abendroth, organ
Johannes Geffert, organ
Elide D’Atri, organ
Carmen Pellegrino, organ
Alessandro Maria Trovato, organ

On original instruments
Piano: Erard No.20499 (Paris, 1847)
Organ: La Grassa (Trapani, 1836–47)

Recorded: May, 2012 / Church of San Pietro, Trapani, Italy - CMCD-28293

Harmonium Pearls—Mustel Harmonium-Célesta 1897

[DISC-1]
Franz Liszt (1811–1886):
[1] Symphonic Poem “Les Préludes”, LW-G3 (S97)
for Harmonium and Pianoforte (Transcription: August Reinhard [1831–1912]) *
Offertorium and Benedictus from Ungarische Kroenungsmesse,
LW-F3 (S381) for Violin and Harmonium *
[2] Offertorium
[3] Benedictus
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921):
[4] Prière for Violoncello and Harmonium Op.158 *
[5] Barcarolle for Violin, Violoncello, Piano and Harmonium Op.108 *
[6] Sérénade for Piano, Harmonium Violin and Violoncello Op.15 *
César Franck (1822–1890):
[7] Prelude, Fugue and Variations Original Version
for Harmonium and Piano in B-Minor Op.18 *

[DISC-2]
Frédéric Brisson (1821–1900):
[1] Trio from Bellini’s “Norma” for Violin, Piano and Harmonium Op.58 *
Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901):
[2] ‘Canzone del Salice’ and ‘Ave Maria’ from “Otello” IV Act
for 2 Sopranos and Harmonium-Célesta (Transcription: Claudio Brizi)
[3] ‘D’amor sull’ali rosee’ from “Il Trovatore” IV Act
for Soprano, Tenor, Harmonium-Célesta and Piano
(Transcription: Claudio Brizi)
[4] ‘Anch’io dischiuso un giorno’ from “Nabucco” II Act
for Soprano, Violin, Violoncello, Harmonium-Célesta and Piano
(Transcription: Claudio Brizi)
Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924):
[5] “Salve Regina” for Soprano and Harmonium *

Claudio Brizi, harmonium-célesta: Mustel No.874-670-89 (Paris, 1897)
Costantino Catena, piano: Erard No.20499 (Paris, 1847)
Carlo Palese, piano: Erard No.20499 (Paris, 1847)
Paolo Franceschini, violin
Maja Bogdanovic, violoncello
Giovanna Manci, soprano
Filomena Diodati, soprano
Mario Cecchetti, tenor

Recorded: February 2013 / Complesso Museale di Santa Croce, Umbertide, Italy - Camerata Tokyo CMCD-99077～8

Schubert: 3 Klavierstücke D.946 & Fantasie D.940 / Aki Takahashi Costantino Catena

Franz Schubert (1797–1828):

3 Klavierstücke D.946
[1] I. Allegro assai
[2] II. Allegretto
[3] III. Allegro

12 Deutsche (Ländler) Op. 171 D. 790
[4] No. 1 in D Major / [5] No. 2 in A Major
[6] No. 3 in D Major / [7] No. 4 in D Major
[8] No. 5 in B Minor / [9] No. 6 in G-Sharp Minor
[10] No. 7 in A-Flat Major / [11] No. 8 in A-Flat Minor
[12] No. 9 in B Major / [13] No. 10 in B Major
[14] No. 11 in A-Flat Major / [15] No. 12 in E Major

[16] Variation in C Minor on a waltz by Anton Diabelli.D.718

[17] Fantasie in F Minor for Piano Four-hands Op.103 D.940

Die schöne Müllerin (Arranged for Piano by August Horn)
[18] I. Wohin?
[19] II. Der Müller und der Bach
[20] III. Des Baches Wiegenlied

Aki Takahashi, piano (Bösendorfer: Model 280VC)
Costantino Catena, piano [17]

Recorded: June, 2017 / Chiesa di San Giorgio, Salerno, Italy - Camerata Tokyo CMCD-28346