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Moritz Scharf (1838-1908) was born in the German town of Pirna.
He may have studied with Friedrich Flotow who recommended
him for the position of Music Director at the Theater an der
Wien. His Piano Quintet in A Major, Op.41 dates from 1892. It
is a light, pleasant work which can be warmly recommended to
amateurs as it sounds good and is not difficult to play. The main
theme of the opening Allegro assai is a jaunty hunt theme. It is
followed by a serious almost funereal Andantino. Next comes a fleet scherzo, Allegro with a rustic dance interlude as a trio. The
finale, Vivacissimo, is bumptious and lively. Not a great work, but
a pleasing one.
(http://www.editionsilvertrust.com/pdfs/Guide-to-Piano-Quintets.pdf) |